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Cover Supervisor
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Cover Supervisor – Secondary School in Brentwood Start Date: September 2026 | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity
Requirements: Strong communication skills + genuine interest in supporting secondary school students
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brentwood is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their supportive team. This role would be particularly well suited to a Graduate, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with young people in a secondary school environment.
About the Role As a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood, you will:
Why This Role Suits a Graduate Working as a Cover Supervisor provides valuable experience for graduates considering future careers in:
The Ideal Cover Supervisor The school is looking for someone who is:
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience as a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood, apply today with your updated CV.
Ribbons & Reeves are London and Essex's leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles. To explore similar opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online — we'd be happy to support your application.
Requirements: Strong communication skills + genuine interest in supporting secondary school students
A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Brentwood is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their supportive team. This role would be particularly well suited to a Graduate, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable hands-on experience working with young people in a secondary school environment.
About the Role As a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood, you will:
- Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain engaged with their learning
- Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm, positive learning environment
- Support students in completing assigned work and encourage them to work independently
- Establish positive and professional relationships with students
- Follow school policies and procedures relating to behaviour, safeguarding and student welfare
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on students' engagement, behaviour and progress
- Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff and the wider school team
- Support the smooth running of the school day and contribute to a positive school culture
Why This Role Suits a Graduate Working as a Cover Supervisor provides valuable experience for graduates considering future careers in:
- Secondary Teaching and teacher training
- Education
- Educational Psychology
- Special Educational Needs (SEN)
- Child and adolescent mental health
- Behavioural or pastoral support
- Youth work
The Ideal Cover Supervisor The school is looking for someone who is:
- Educated to degree level, ideally with a 2:1 or First Class degree, although relevant experience will also be considered
- Confident and comfortable working with secondary school students
- A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
- Calm, resilient and able to manage classroom behaviour effectively
- Organised, reliable and able to follow lesson plans and instructions
- Passionate about helping young people succeed academically and personally
- Able to build positive and professional relationships with students
- Proactive, adaptable and confident working across different subjects and year groups
- Interested in pursuing a long-term career within education
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and gain valuable experience as a Cover Supervisor in Brentwood, apply today with your updated CV.
Ribbons & Reeves are London and Essex's leading Education Recruiters, specialising in long-term and permanent roles. To explore similar opportunities, search 'Ribbons & Reeves' online — we'd be happy to support your application.