Cover Supervisors

Posting date:	25 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £90 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	27 March 2026
Location:	Hoddesdon, South East, EN11 8HF
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP226556CT3103-A491147-25022026

Summary

Cover Supervisor – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately
These flexible opportunities are ideal for Cover Supervisors who enjoy variety and want to make a positive impact across different secondary school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Hoddesdon and the surrounding areas, ensuring learning continues smoothly in the absence of the class teacher.Duties as Cover Supervisor:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials to classes across a range of subjects
• Maintain a calm, purposeful, and positive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies and expectations
• Support pupils in staying engaged and on task during lessons
• Take registers and follow school procedures for attendance and safeguarding
• Supervise pupils during lessons, transitions, and occasionally at break or lunch as required
• Report feedback on pupil progress, conduct, and engagement to teaching and pastoral staff
• Assist with general classroom support, cover duties, and other reasonable tasks across the school

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a school or education setting
• Confident leading a classroom and delivering work set by the class teacher
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills when working with pupils and staff
• Effective behaviour management skills and a calm, consistent approach
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different year groups and subject areas
• Professional, reliable, and proactive with a positive attitude to school life
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and continuous professional development

Why Step Teachers?With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!