Job Description

Cover Supervisor - Kettering

Cover Supervisor
Kettering, Northamptonshire
Full-Time / Part-Time Opportunities Available

Tradewind Recruitment are currently seeking confident, reliable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in a range of secondary schools across the Kettering area.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced education professionals, or individuals with strong behaviour management skills looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, ensure students remain on task, manage classroom behaviour, and provide a positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising classes across a variety of subjects.

  • Delivering work set by teaching staff.

  • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

  • Supporting students to remain engaged with their learning.

  • Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or youth work setting.

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills.

  • Confidence leading groups of students aged 11-16.

  • A flexible and proactive approach.

  • A genuine interest in education and supporting student achievement.

What Tradewind Recruitment Offers:

  • Competitive daily rates of pay.

  • Access to free CPD and professional development opportunities.

  • Flexible working options to suit your availability.

  • Dedicated support from an experienced education consultant.

  • Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and teacher training pathways.

Requirements:

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

  • Right to work in the UK.

  • Satisfactory references covering the last two years.

Whether you're looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training or seeking a rewarding role within education, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to discuss current Cover Supervisor opportunities across Kettering and the surrounding areas.