Cover Supervisor
Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: £18,062 - £28,062 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term & Flexible Opportunities Available
Start Date: Immediate

Launch Your Career in Education

Are you a graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience? Considering a future in teaching but want to explore the profession before committing to teacher training?

Protocol Education is seeking enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity to gain first-hand experience in education while developing transferable skills in leadership, communication, and behaviour management.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task with pre-planned work.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising whole classes during teacher absences
• Delivering pre-set lesson materials and instructions
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students to remain focused and engaged
• Creating a positive and productive learning environment
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff

Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who:

• Holds a degree in any subject
• Is considering a career in teaching, education, or youth work
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident managing groups of young people
• Can adapt quickly to new environments
• Is reliable, professional, and enthusiastic

What We Offer

• Competitive weekly PAYE pay
• Free CPD training, including safeguarding and behaviour management
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability
• Dedicated support from your own specialist consultant
• Access to a variety of local secondary schools
• Opportunities within mainstream, SEND, and alternative provisions
• Valuable classroom experience that supports teacher training applications and future education careers

Why Become a Cover Supervisor?

A Cover Supervisor role is one of the best pathways into teaching. You'll gain practical classroom experience, develop confidence working with young people, and build the skills needed for a successful career in education.

Apply today and take your first step into the classroom.