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Cover Supervisor - North Essex Secondary School

Job details
Posting date: 07 January 2026
Salary: £100 to £130 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 February 2026
Location: Clacton-On-Sea, Essex
Company: senploy
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: 199126

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Summary

Cover Supervisor
Secondary School - North Essex
Salary: dependent on experience
Contract: Full time temporary position
Start Date: ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a reliable, enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor to join our vibrant secondary school in North Essex. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is considering a future career in education.
The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with the work set. You will help maintain a positive learning environment and uphold the schools high standards of behaviour and achievement.

Key Responsibilities
· Supervising whole classes during teacher absence
· Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
· Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
· Supporting students to complete set work effectively
· Reporting any concerns or feedback to teaching staff
· Contributing to the wider life of the school where appropriate

The Ideal Candidate Will:
· Have experience of working with young people (essential)
· Demonstrate confidence, adaptability and strong classroom presence
· Have excellent communication and organisational skills
· Be calm, professional and able to build positive relationships with students
· Be passionate about supporting learning and student wellbeing

Previous experience in a school setting or as a Teaching Assistant is desirable, though training and support will be provided.

We Offer:
· A supportive and welcoming school community
· Opportunities for professional development
· Valuable classroom experience, ideal for those considering teacher training
· Dedicated support from a strong pastoral and leadership team

Safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and relevant safeguarding checks.

How to Apply
To be considered for this exciting opportunity in North Essex please send your CV

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