Cover Supervisor

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Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Northampton

Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience

Ready to make a difference in the classroom?

Are you confident working with young people and looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school?

We are working with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Northampton who are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026 or sooner.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their classroom experience, strengthen their behaviour management skills, and make a positive contribution to students' learning and development.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused, engaged, and productive. Lesson plans and work will be provided, allowing you to concentrate on creating a positive and well-managed learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes across a range of subjects

Deliver pre-set lesson work and ensure students remain on task

Maintain a calm, positive, and structured classroom environment

Manage behaviour in line with school policies

Support students with their learning where appropriate

Report concerns and provide feedback to teaching staff

Undertake duties such as break, lunch, and corridor supervision

Act as a positive and professional role model

The Ideal Candidate

Experience working with young people through education, coaching, youth work, mentoring, care, or similar

Confident and professional classroom presence

Strong communication and behaviour management skills

Calm, patient, and able to manage challenging situations

Reliable, adaptable, and organised

Passionate about supporting young people and their education

Previous school experience is desirable but not essential

What We Offer

Full-time, long-term opportunity in a Northampton secondary school

Competitive daily rates and weekly pay

Potential for temp-to-perm progression

Free CPD training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND

Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant

Valuable classroom experience and opportunities for career progression

Potential pathway into teacher training

Why Apply?

Whether you are considering a future career in teaching or simply enjoy working with young people, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful classroom experience, develop your professional skills, and make a genuine difference to students' learning and behaviour.

Apply Today

If you are confident, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this Cover Supervisor position in a Northampton secondary school, starting September 2026 or sooner.

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