Cover Supervisor
Cover Supervisor – Rickmansworth
Location: Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: £90–£130 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a confident and adaptable individual looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting? Supply Desk is recruiting on behalf of a supportive and well-established school in Rickmansworth seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team.
In this role, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-planned work and maintaining a positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, graduates, experienced teaching assistants, or individuals looking to build a career in education.
Whether you have previous classroom experience or are looking to take your first step into education, this position offers the chance to develop your skills within a welcoming and supportive school community.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise whole classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused and on task.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies and expectations.
• Provide support and guidance to students where appropriate to facilitate learning.
• Report back to teaching staff regarding lesson outcomes, student progress, and behaviour.
• Promote a positive, inclusive, and respectful learning environment.
Requirements:
• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in managing groups of students and maintaining classroom discipline.
• The ability to remain calm, organised, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people to succeed.
What We Offer:
• Comprehensive safeguarding training
• Weekly payments
• Ongoing support from experienced, local education consultants
• A friendly and collaborative school environment
• Excellent teaching facilities
• Opportunities for professional development (CPD and training)
• Refer-a-friend scheme with £100 reward for successful referrals
Apply Now:
If you’re ready to make a positive impact and take the next step in your education career, we’d love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to apply for this Cover Supervisor role in Rickmansworth.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment practices throughout their employment.
Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS, including a children’s barred list check and, where applicable, a vulnerable adults barred list check, is required for all successful candidates.
To be considered for the role and the rates advertised, you must meet the minimum experience, training or qualifications stated and have the legal right to work in the UK. To be considered for a higher rate, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria, you must be able to demonstrate additional experience, training, and if applicable, qualifications. This role complies with AWR (2010) regulations protecting agency workers’ rights. Please note that this job expires after 90 days-you can, however, still apply to be considered for similar roles.