Location: Northampton, Northamptonshire
Start Date: September 2026 (or sooner)
Contract: Full-Time | Long-Term | Temp-to-Perm Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Ready to make a difference in the classroom?
Are you confident working with young people and looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school?
We are working with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Northampton who are seeking a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026 or sooner.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their classroom experience, strengthen their behaviour management skills, and make a positive contribution to students' learning and development.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused, engaged, and productive. Lesson plans and work will be provided, allowing you to concentrate on creating a positive and well-managed learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes across a range of subjects
Deliver pre-set lesson work and ensure students remain on task
Maintain a calm, positive, and structured classroom environment
Manage behaviour in line with school policies
Support students with their learning where appropriate
Report concerns and provide feedback to teaching staff
Undertake duties such as break, lunch, and corridor supervision
Act as a positive and professional role model
The Ideal Candidate
Experience working with young people through education, coaching, youth work, mentoring, care, or similar
Confident and professional classroom presence
Strong communication and behaviour management skills
Calm, patient, and able to manage challenging situations
Reliable, adaptable, and organised
Passionate about supporting young people and their education
Previous school experience is desirable but not essential
What We Offer
Full-time, long-term opportunity in a Northampton secondary school
Competitive daily rates and weekly pay
Potential for temp-to-perm progression
Free CPD training, including safeguarding, behaviour management, and SEND
Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
Valuable classroom experience and opportunities for career progression
Potential pathway into teacher training
Why Apply?
Whether you are considering a future career in teaching or simply enjoy working with young people, this role offers the opportunity to build meaningful classroom experience, develop your professional skills, and make a genuine difference to students' learning and behaviour.
Apply Today
If you are confident, reliable, and enthusiastic about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to be considered for this Cover Supervisor position in a Northampton secondary school, starting September 2026 or sooner.
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Salary description
£96.00 - £130.00 per day