Cover Supervisor - Chesham, Buckinghamshire

Support continuity in the classroom at a secondary school in Chesham. This opportunity is for someone who can supervise lessons, give clear direction and help pupils stay focused on their learning.

Working as a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes when their usual teacher is unavailable. The role covers general secondary lessons rather than a specified subject, so you will need to follow the instructions and materials provided for each class. It offers varied experience across the school day and the chance to play a practical part in keeping learning moving.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in lessons across the secondary curriculum.

• Share the teacher''s instructions and make sure pupils know what work to complete.

• Encourage participation and maintain a focused classroom.

• Apply the school''s behaviour expectations fairly and consistently.

• Report any significant concerns or incidents through the school''s usual procedures.

Requirements

• The confidence to lead a class of secondary-age pupils.

• Clear communication and a calm approach to managing behaviour.

• Reliability and the ability to follow lesson instructions.

• No specific subject specialism, teaching qualification or QTS requirement has been supplied.

Why Tradewind?

Tradewind offers a streamlined onboarding process and ongoing support from Charlie, whose education-sector experience spans over 10 years. You will also have free access to a library of more than 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and professional resources.

Apply Now

To find out more about the Cover Supervisor position in Chesham, call Charlie at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed). If you prefer, email your current CV and a cover letter to (url removed).