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Job Title


Cover Supervisor


Company : Philosophy Education


Location : Greenwich, London


Created : 2025-06-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Cover SupervisorLong-term contract and supply workSecondary SchoolsGreenwich100.00 - 130.00 per dayStart Date: ImmediateRead on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience If you are a good match, make an application.Do you enjoy working with young people aged 11 18? Have you considered working in Secondary Schools as a Cover Supervisor?We are currently recruiting confident, professional and dedicated people to work as Cover Supervisor across secondary schools in Greenwich.The RoleAs a Cover Supervisor you will work in secondary schools covering classes and ensuring students are working on tasks whilst teachers are absent or engaged in other activities and meetings. This is a key role within secondary schools and almost every secondary school will engage cover supervisors to allow teachers. This is great opportunity to work on flexible basis and gain experience within secondary schools within the Greenwich borough.Cover Supervisors are required for the full school day - 8.30am to 3.30pm (approx.) Flexible work optionsMost Cover Supervisors begin work on a short-term/supply basis. This is ideal if you just want to work a few days in local schools, or want to build experience within the secondary school sector. For more experienced Cover Supervisors, we have full-time contracts available. What do I need to be a Cover Supervisor?You do not need any formal qualifications to be a Cover Supervisor, but we do require you to have had some experience working with 11 18-year-olds. Cover Supervisor work is ideal for:Graduates who are considering becoming Secondary school teachersStudentsYouth workersSummer camp leadersSports coaches for 11 18 yrsPeople who have experience supporting young offenders You will need an Enhanced DBS certificate to work with children and 2 references covering the past two years. If you haven't got a DBS, we can help you apply for one from the UK Disclosure and barring service. Most importantly you need a confident, positive and professional approach to working with young people.If youre interested in working as a Cover Supervisor in Secondary Schools, then please apply now with an up-to-date CV and one of our team will be in touch.We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.