Cover Supervisor - Secondary School

Location: St Neots, Cambridgeshire
Employer: Tradewind Recruitment
Contract: Full-time, long-term opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to work within a welcoming secondary school in the St Neots area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and can confidently manage a classroom, ensuring students remain engaged and continue with their learning during teacher absences.

Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor or someone looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff.

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students remain on task.

• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.

• Ensure students understand the work set and encourage them to complete activities.

• Adapt your approach to support students of different abilities and learning needs.

• Follow school policies and procedures, including behaviour and safeguarding.

• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and lesson progress.

• Build positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people.

• Is confident managing a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour.

• Has excellent communication and organisational skills.

• Can use their initiative and adapt to different classroom situations.

• Is reliable, flexible and able to build positive relationships with students.

• Has a genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Youth Worker or in a similar role would be beneficial. Graduates considering a future career in teaching are also encouraged to apply.

Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?

• Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience.

• Access to free professional development and CPD opportunities.

• Access to the National College following your first day of work.

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support throughout your placement.

• Opportunities to gain experience across local secondary schools.

• Potential for longer-term and permanent opportunities.

Apply Today

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a Cover Supervisor in the St Neots area, we would love to hear from you.

For further information or to apply, please contact Hannah at Tradewind Recruitment:

hannah.mcmillan@twrecruitment.com

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.