Cover Supervisor - Waltham Forest (Secondary School)

Start Date: ASAP
Contract: March 2026 - July 2026
School: Secondary Community School
Location: Waltham Forest, East London
Salary: £98-£105 per day
Working Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Brief Description

A well‑established and community‑focused secondary school in Leytonstone is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join their team from March 2026 through to the end of the school year.

Apply NOW - interviews and trial days are being arranged immediately.

About the School

This is a diverse, inclusive, and supportive setting that places strong emphasis on pastoral care, high expectations, and ensuring a safe, structured learning environment for all students. Staff are valued, well supported, and encouraged to contribute to the wider school community.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects, maintaining a calm and productive classroom atmosphere, and ensuring students remain on task in the absence of the class teacher.

Key responsibilities include:

Supervising lessons across different subjects and year groups
Following set lesson plans and instructions effectively
Managing behaviour in line with the school's policies
Supporting students with tasks and encouraging positive engagement
Adapting confidently to different classrooms and teaching needs

Requirements

We are looking for candidates who have:

Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Experience working with young people (school‑based experience desirable)
The ability to follow instructions and use initiative
A calm, professional, and adaptable manner
A valid enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

Additional Information

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency for this vacancy. All successful candidates must complete registration and safeguarding vetting checks prior to starting. Anyone working with children or vulnerable young people has a responsibility to uphold their safety and welfare at all times