Job Description

Job description
Cover Supervisor Contract Details:
Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: East London - Waltham Forest
Type of work: Covering Absent Teachers (All year groups - secondary schools)
Contract or position starting date: September 2025
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm): Temporary (Adhoc)
Full time/part time: Full-time / part-time
Hours: 8am - 3:30pm or 4:00pm (This can vary depending on school)
Cover Supervisor Information:
Supervising work that has been set in accordance with the school policy
Managing the behaviour of pupils while they are undertaking this work to ensure a constructive environment
Responding to any questions from pupils about process and procedures
Dealing with any immediate problems or emergencies according to the schools policies and procedures
Collecting any completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher
Reporting back as appropriate using the schools agreed referral procedures on the behaviour of pupils during the class, and any issues arising
Cover Supervisor Experience, Training and Qualifications:
Passion for teaching
GCSE's (Minimum)
Preferred to have experience teaching or covering previously
Genuine interest
Reliable
Contract/Position Details:
About Prospero
Proud to be listed in the Times as one of 'The Best Companies To Work For', Prospero Teaching is an innovative and forward-thinking recruitment agency. With over two decades of experience, our education consultants work hard to find you the most suitable role, from a wide range of teaching jobs across the UK, in thousands of excellent schools, academies, and nurseries. We are an APSCO-audited education agency, and our awards for excellence demonstrate our commitment to high-quality service and best practice.