Job Description

Cover Supervisor - Northampton
Start Date: March 2026 | Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term with Permanent Potential
Location: Northampton

Are you looking for a flexible role in education starting this March?
Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Northampton, who are seeking reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to start in March 2026.

Schools are offering both full-time and part-time opportunities, with long-term placements that may lead to permanent roles for the right candidates.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning by delivering pre-planned lessons during teacher absences. You'll help foster a positive classroom environment while ensuring students remain engaged and focused.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising pre-set lessons across KS3 and KS4

  • Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a purposeful learning environment

  • Providing clear instructions and guidance to students

  • Supporting pupils with lesson tasks where appropriate

  • Reporting back to teaching staff on student engagement, behaviour, and progress

The Ideal Candidate Will:

  • Have experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)

  • Be confident leading a classroom and promoting positive behaviour

  • Be open to flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time)

  • Be interested in long-term opportunities with permanent potential

  • Demonstrate strong communication skills and a professional, proactive attitude

What You'll Gain:

  • Flexible working options to suit your availability

  • Long-term placements within Northampton secondary schools

  • Competitive weekly pay

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant

  • Free access to CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management training

  • A clear pathway towards permanent roles and future career progression in education

If you're adaptable, motivated, and eager to become part of a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to learn more about Cover Supervisor opportunities in Northampton starting this March.