Cover Supervisor

Full Time Term Time Only October 2025 StartUp to £140 per day Long Term Role (Temp to Perm)

Long Term Futures are working with a well-established secondary school in Barking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to start in September 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified teachers (QTS) seeking classroom continuity, or for graduates and aspiring educators looking to gain hands-on experience before starting teacher training or their ECT year.

You'll be responsible for supervising whole classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that students remain engaged, on-task and supported in line with school expectations.

Key Responsibilities: Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a variety of subjects at KS3 and KS4 Manage classroom behaviour and promote a positive learning environment Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and conduct Ensure learning continues smoothly in the absence of regular teachers Support pupils with queries and maintain a calm, structured classroom atmosphere

Ideal Candidate Will Have: A degree or relevant subject background (QTS holders welcome) Experience working with secondary students in an educational or tutoring setting Strong classroom presence and confident behaviour management skills An interest in teaching, education, or school-based support roles The ability to build rapport quickly and lead a class independently

Location and Transport - Barking, East London Close to Barking and Upney stations (District Line, C2C Rail) Local bus routes: 62, EL1, 287, 169, 238 Staff parking available on-site

Why Work with Long Term Futures Weekly pay - up to £140 per day Free CPD including classroom management and safeguarding training Long-term and temp to perm roles only - no day-to-day supply Ideal stepping stone for aspiring teachers or those preparing for ECT Dedicated support from consultants with teaching backgrounds

If you're ready to build valuable experience in a supportive secondary school environment, apply today with Long Term Futures.

Cover Supervisor, Aspiring Teacher, QTS, Classroom Support, Secondary, Barking

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