Cover Supervisor

Permanent

full-time

job

recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference TS/CS/HILLING_1770885707

Closing date March 14, 2026

Location North West London, United Kingdom

Type

Full-Time

Status

Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Cover Supervisor

Secondary School

Are you a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work in a supportive secondary school environment? Our partner schools in Hillingdon are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their supply pool, providing daily and short‑term classroom cover across a range of subjects.

This is a great opportunity if you enjoy variety, thrive in busy settings, and are happy to take on last‑minute bookings - including same‑day requests. We welcome candidates with previous Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or Tutor experience who feel comfortable leading a classroom.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absences
• Ensuring students stay on task and follow set lesson plans
• Managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting students when needed
• Communicating with teachers and senior staff when required

Person Specification:

• Previous experience working in a secondary school (essential)
• Confident managing behaviour and engaging groups of students
• Flexible, reliable, and able to respond to short‑notice cover
• Strong communication and organisation skills
• A degree or education‑related qualification is beneficial but not essential

Requirements:

• Degree Level Qualifications
• Expereience working in a school setting
• DBS Certificate - Online Update Service
• Satisfactory references covering 2+ Years

If you are interested in finding out more then please reach out to Tiv at Veritas Education - 0203 026 6150

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.'