Cover Supervisor

Location: Cambridge, UK
Contract: Part-Time / Full-Time (Supply)
Employer: Simply Education

Simply Education is recruiting a confident, reliable, and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work on a supply basis in secondary schools across Cambridge. This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with young people who are seeking to gain or build on classroom experience within secondary education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and follow school instructions

• Maintain positive behaviour in line with school policies

• Ensure students remain on task and engaged in their learning

• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes

• Support the school's wider pastoral and academic objectives

Qualifications & Experience Required

• A minimum Level 3 qualification (e.g. A-Levels, BTEC, CACHE, NVQ or equivalent); a degree is desirable

• Previous experience working with young people (school-based experience preferred)

• Experience in a secondary school environment is highly desirable

• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work independently and confidently manage a classroom

• A flexible, professional, and proactive approach

Safeguarding & Compliance

• Enhanced DBS check (registered on the Update Service or willingness to apply)

• Right to work in the UK

• Ability to meet Simply Education's safeguarding and recruitment standards

Safeguarding Statement

Simply Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to thorough safeguarding checks, including enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and compliance with safer recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance.

Why Work with Simply Education?

• Dedicated and experienced education consultant support

• Competitive rates of pay

• Opportunities across a range of secondary schools

• Flexible work to suit your availability

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

If you are a confident Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work in Cambridge, apply today with Simply Education. We look forward to hearing from you.