Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 19 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £100 to £120 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 March 2026 |
| Location: | Mitcham, London |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Ethos Education |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
A school in Mitcham now has a new Cover Supervisor role available to start ASAP. The successful Cover Supervisor will be supervising classes when teaching staff are absent, supporting learning and creating a happy learning environment.
An important part of this role will be forming positive relationships within the school community including staff, students and third-party organisations.
As a Cover Supervisor, your duties will include:
• Ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and safe.
• Following pre-planned lessons and delivering learning activities, adapting where necessary depending on students’ abilities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and a respectful learning environment.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress to teaching staff and leadership.
Skills required for this Cover Supervisor role are:
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and patient in different situations
• A good educational background and strong communication skills
Working full time from 8:30am-3:30pm, this is a long-term position to potentially become permanent later down the line. This is a great opportunity for an experienced TA to progress their career or for an unqualified teacher.
If you have the experience and skills, apply for this Cover Supervisor role to be considered for interview.
Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.
An important part of this role will be forming positive relationships within the school community including staff, students and third-party organisations.
As a Cover Supervisor, your duties will include:
• Ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and safe.
• Following pre-planned lessons and delivering learning activities, adapting where necessary depending on students’ abilities.
• Promoting positive behaviour and a respectful learning environment.
• Monitoring and reporting on student progress to teaching staff and leadership.
Skills required for this Cover Supervisor role are:
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and patient in different situations
• A good educational background and strong communication skills
Working full time from 8:30am-3:30pm, this is a long-term position to potentially become permanent later down the line. This is a great opportunity for an experienced TA to progress their career or for an unqualified teacher.
If you have the experience and skills, apply for this Cover Supervisor role to be considered for interview.
Ethos Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants must be willing to undergo a thorough vetting procedure, including an enhanced DBS check.