Cover Supervisor - Enfield

Cover Supervisor - Enfield

Milk Education are working in partnership with a highly regarded secondary school in Enfield to recruit a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher, graduate or experienced education professional looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive and well-structured school environment.

The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged, focused and on task throughout the school day. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in teaching or those looking to build on their existing experience within education.

The Role:

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials
• Working as a Cover Supervisor to maintain a positive and productive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensuring students remain engaged and complete the work set by teaching staff
• Providing support and guidance to pupils where appropriate
• Reporting back to teachers on pupil progress, behaviour and lesson outcomes
• Supporting the wider school community when required

The Ideal Candidate:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Sports Coach, Youth Worker or similar role is desirable
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Confidence leading groups of students independently
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Flexible, proactive and professional approach
• A genuine interest in education and student development

The successful Cover Supervisor will join a school with high expectations of both staff and students, where positive behaviour, academic achievement and personal development are at the heart of the school community. This Cover Supervisor role offers the opportunity to gain invaluable experience working across Key Stages 3 and 4 while developing strong classroom management skills.

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Right to Work in the UK
• Two professional references covering the last two years
• Experience working with children, young people or within an educational setting

This Cover Supervisor position would be particularly suitable for graduates considering teacher training, experienced support staff seeking greater responsibility, or individuals looking to establish a long-term career within education. The successful Cover Supervisor will benefit from working alongside experienced teachers and senior leaders within a supportive and welcoming environment.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration & fast-track compliance
• Flexible working opportunities
• 5-Star rated agency with over 3,000 reviews
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to FREE Perks Portal with hundreds of discounts
• Over 1,000 FREE CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and wellbeing hub
• School Preparation Pack before interviews and trials
• Dedicated consultant available 24/7
• Opportunity to work with one of the UK's most eco-friendly education recruitment agencies

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.