Job Description

Teacher Active is looking for a reliable, confident, and proactive Cover Supervisors to join our agency. We work with several schools in North London, and we have short term positions available for the right people.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, whether you are an experienced supervisor or a graduate looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in when a teacher is absent, ensuring that students remain on task, safe, and productive.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise Classes: Deliver pre-set work left by the teacher to students across various subjects.
• Behaviour Management: Maintain a calm and focused classroom environment using the school s behaviour policy.
• Support Learning: Answer student questions and provide guidance to help them complete their tasks.
• Reporting: Take registers and provide brief feedback to the regular teacher on student progress and any issues.

What You Will Need

• Confidence: The ability to lead a room of 30+ students with authority and a positive attitude.
• Communication: Strong verbal skills to explain tasks and de-escalate situations.
• Resilience: A calm approach when dealing with challenging behaviour or unexpected changes to your schedule.
• Flexibility: The ability to adapt to different subjects and age groups throughout the day.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.