Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Bicester

Location: Bicester and surrounding areas
Pay: £140-£160 per day
Payment: Weekly
Setting: Secondary Schools
Contract: Flexible supply and ongoing opportunities

Monarch Education is looking for confident, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support local secondary schools across Bicester.

This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with experience working with young people who is confident managing a classroom and looking to gain further experience within education. Whether you're looking for flexible supply work or something more consistent, we'd love to hear from you.

A Day in the Life of a Cover Supervisor with Monarch Education

No two days are exactly the same. You could be:

• Supervising classes during teacher absence
• Delivering pre-planned work and ensuring pupils understand their tasks
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Keeping pupils engaged and focused throughout lessons
• Supporting students who may need additional guidance
• Working across a variety of subjects and year groups
• Following the school's behaviour and safeguarding policies
• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of lessons

Job Description

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising secondary school classes when their usual teacher is unavailable.

You won't be expected to plan lessons or mark work. Your role will primarily involve delivering pre-set work, managing the classroom effectively and ensuring students remain engaged with their learning.

This role is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors, graduates considering a career in teaching, sports coaches, youth workers, Teaching Assistants, or anyone with strong experience working with young people.

Requirements

To work as a Cover Supervisor with Monarch Education, you will need:

• Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged pupils
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A professional, proactive and adaptable approach
• References covering a minimum of the last two years
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to complete a new DBS through Monarch Education
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing

Why Work with Monarch Education?

• £140-£160 per day
• Weekly pay
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Opportunities within local Bicester secondary schools
• Day-to-day, short-term and longer-term placements
• A great way to gain school-based experience
• Dedicated support from Holly and the Monarch Education team