Job Description

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

Are you looking to make a real difference in the classroom without the immediate pressure of planning and marking? Whether you're a graduate exploring a career in teaching, a former educator returning to schools, or someone with strong classroom management skills looking for a fresh challenge-this role could be the perfect fit. Secondary schools across Daventry are seeking full-time Cover Supervisors from September 2025 to provide consistent, high-quality classroom supervision and contribute to the learning and wellbeing of students aged 11-16. This is a dynamic, rewarding opportunity for confident communicators who enjoy working with young people in a fast-paced school environment.

About the Role:

  • Lead classes across a range of subjects during teacher absence, delivering pre-set work

  • Maintain order, manage behaviour, and ensure students remain focused and on task

  • Support individual students with their learning where appropriate

  • Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement and progress during cover

  • Ensure a smooth and positive learning environment, following the school's ethos and policies

  • Contribute to the wider life of the school, including lunch/break supervision and classroom transitions

We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience working with young people (e.g. schools, youth work, coaching, tutoring)

  • A confident, assertive presence with excellent behaviour management abilities

  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt to changing classroom situations

  • A strong communicator who can build quick rapport with students and staff

  • Interest in or ambition to pursue a career in education - ideal for aspiring teachers

  • A degree, Level 3 qualification or experience in education is desirable but not essential

  • A sound understanding of safeguarding (training will be provided)

What's on Offer:

  • Full-time, term-time positions in supportive, well-managed secondary schools across Daventry

  • Competitive daily rates and long-term contracts with the potential for permanent opportunities

  • Full induction and ongoing CPD including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND support

  • A perfect stepping stone into teacher training, pastoral roles, or further education careers

  • Work within inclusive, forward-thinking school environments that value your contribution

If you're enthusiastic about education, confident managing a classroom, and ready to support the next generation of learners, apply now for Cover Supervisor roles in Daventry starting September 2025.

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