Cover Supervisor

Permanent
full-time
job
recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference CSLEWISHAM_1771327360

Closing date March 19, 2026

Location South East London, United Kingdom

Type
Full-Time

Status
Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor
+64 273124286
rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Lewisham, South East London Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience) Contract Type: Flexible - Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-day supply

About the Role

We are a specialist education recruitment agency working with a range of vibrant and inclusive secondary schools across Lewisham. We are currently seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support schools with short-term and long-term cover needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced cover supervisors, or individuals with strong classroom management skills looking to gain experience in education.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers
• Delivering pre-set lesson plans and ensuring students remain on task
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Supporting the overall learning environment across the school

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, coaching, tutoring or similar)
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities
• A calm, professional and adaptable approach
• A genuine interest in education

A degree is desirable but not essential.

What We Offer:

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Opportunities across a variety of supportive secondary schools
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities to progress into long-term roles or teacher training

Safeguarding

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references in line with safeguarding requirements.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and want to gain valuable classroom experience across schools in Lewisham, we would love to hear from you.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION

• All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

Veritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

Disclaimer

'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community.'