Cover Supervisors

Posting date:	25 February 2026
Salary:	£82.5 to £90 per day
Hours:	Part time
Closing date:	27 March 2026
Location:	Hemel Hempstead, South East, HP1 1DN
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP226540CT3103-A491131-25022026

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 school settings. You will be supporting pupils in Hemel Hempstead 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 purposeful and positive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Support pupils in staying engaged and on task during lessons
• Supervise pupils during lessons, transitions, or break times as required
• Report feedback on pupil progress or behaviour to teaching staff
• Assist with general classroom support and cover duties across the school
• Promote positive learning behaviours and encourage independence

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Previous experience working with young people, ideally in a school setting
• Confident leading a classroom and delivering set work
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective behaviour management abilities
• Adaptable and comfortable working across different year groups and subjects
• Professional, reliable, and proactive
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil welfare
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and 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!