Cover Supervisor (Secondary School) Part-Time | Temporary | Start Date: 5 January 2026

Are you confident, organised, and passionate about supporting young people in a secondary school setting? A welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Barnet, North London is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team on a part-time, temporary basis from January 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced teaching assistants, or education professionals who enjoy working with young people across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. The school has a strong reputation for inclusion, with a supportive approach to Special Educational Needs (SEN) and a calm, respectful learning environment. Staff are well-supported by experienced leadership and clear behaviour policies, making this an excellent place to build confidence and experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and ensure students remain on task

• Maintain a positive and safe classroom environment

• Support pupils with varying needs, including SEN, where required

• Liaise with teaching staff and report on student progress and behaviour

You will not be expected to plan lessons, making this a great role for those who enjoy classroom interaction without the pressures of full teaching responsibility.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people (education, youth work, or similar)

• Is confident managing a classroom and engaging students

• Has strong communication and organisational skills

• Is patient, adaptable, and professional

• Is interested in education and supporting student progress

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £100–£110

• Term-time only hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm

• Flexible, part-time working to suit your schedule

• Valuable classroom experience in a supportive school

• Ideal stepping stone into teacher training or long-term education roles

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance