Cover Supervisor

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain hands‑on classroom experience, particularly those considering a future career in teaching, education, or pastoral support. The Role: As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You will be responsible for supervising classes, delivering pre‑set work, and ensuring students remain engaged and on task. Key responsibilities include: Supervising whole classes during the short‑term absence of teaching staff Delivering clearly planned and prepared lesson materials provided by the school Managing classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a calm, focused, and respectful learning environment Encouraging student participation and supporting pupils to complete their assigned work Covering lessons across a variety of subjects and year groups as required Responding appropriately to questions while knowing when to seek guidance or support from senior staff Ensuring safeguarding policies, health and safety procedures, and school standards are followed at all times Providing feedback to teaching staff where required on student engagement and progress The Ideal Candidate: We are looking for individuals who are confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in an educational setting. You will ideally: Have previous experience working with secondary‑aged students (schools, tutoring, youth work, coaching, or similar - desirable but not essential) Be confident leading a classroom and managing student behaviour Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills Be reliable, punctual, and professional in your approach Have the ability to adapt quickly to different subjects, classes, and school environments Hold an enhanced DBS certificate on the update service or be willing to obtain one What Prospero Teaching Offers: Flexible working opportunities, with both part‑time and full‑time roles available Competitive daily pay rates, paid weekly Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated Prospero Teaching consultant Access to a variety of secondary school settings, allowing you to build broad classroom experience A valuable pathway for those planning to move into teacher training, education roles, or pastoral careers How to Apply: If you are interested in this Cover Supervisor role and would like to gain hands‑on experience in a secondary school environment, we would love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV, or contact Prospero Teaching for more information