Cover Supervisor

Posted 22 July 2025
Salary £120 - £140 per day
LocationLewisham
Job type Temporary
Discipline Secondary Education
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Job description

Cover Supervisor - Lewisham
Location: Lewisham
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £120 - £1140 per day (depending on experience and qualifications)
Job Type: Flexible - Day-to-day, short-term, and long-term opportunities available

Are you passionate about education and keen to make a difference in young people's lives? Are you confident in managing classroom behaviour and delivering pre-planned lessons? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are a specialist education recruitment agency working with secondary schools across South East London area, and we're seeking motivated and reliable Cover Supervisors to support in a variety of settings.

About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of a classroom teacher. You will be expected to:

Deliver set lessons to students across Key Stages 3 and 4

Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

Engage students and maintain a positive learning environment

Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, recent graduates, or those with classroom experience looking to gain further experience in a secondary school setting.

We're Looking For:
Excellent classroom management and interpersonal skills

Adaptability, resilience, and a proactive attitude

A genuine passion for education and pupil development

Degree-level qualification or experience working with young people (desired)

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one

We Offer:
A variety of placements to suit your availability and preferences

CPD opportunities including safeguarding, behaviour management, and classroom strategies

Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant

Opportunities to progress into long-term and permanent roles

Whether you're looking to build classroom experience before a PGCE or seeking a flexible role that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply Now

If you're looking to start or continue a rewarding career in education as a Cover Supervisor in the Lewisham area, Simply Education would love to hear from you.


Click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV or contact: or 0208 418 1390

All applicants will be required to complete safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references. Interviews may be held in person or remotely.