Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor
Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2025 | Full-Time | Permanent & Long-Term Opportunities

Are you passionate about working with young people and keen to play a vital role in the smooth running of a secondary school? Whether you're considering a future career in teaching or simply enjoy creating a positive learning environment, secondary schools across Rushden are looking for reliable, confident Cover Supervisors to join their teams from September 2025. This is a fantastic full-time opportunity to support students aged 11-16 by supervising lessons during teacher absence, ensuring continuity of learning in a structured and supportive setting.

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students stay engaged

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and encourage positive attitudes towards learning

• Provide support to individual pupils or small groups where needed

• Report on pupil engagement and behaviour to teaching staff to support ongoing learning

• Support the school's safeguarding policies and contribute to a safe, respectful classroom environment

• Assist with break/lunch supervision and transitions between lessons as required

• Experience working with young people, ideally in education, tutoring, youth work, or coaching

• Confident classroom presence with strong behaviour management skills

• Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and proactive in managing a variety of classroom situations

• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships quickly

• Interest in education or teaching, with opportunities for career progression and professional development

• Degree or Level 3 qualifications are beneficial but not essential

• Willingness to complete safeguarding and other training provided by the school

• Full-time, term-time Cover Supervisor roles in supportive and welcoming secondary schools across Rushden

• Competitive salary with permanent contracts and opportunities for career progression

• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and access to CPD courses including safeguarding and behaviour management

• The chance to work in a vibrant school community that values your role in student success

• A rewarding position that can lead to further roles in education and school leadership

If you're ready to take on a rewarding, hands-on role that supports young people's education and wellbeing, apply now for Cover Supervisor positions in Rushden starting September 2025.

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