Jobs in London - Secondary Cover Supervisor - East London • UK

Company: Protocol Education

UK

Full-Time Cover Supervisor – Islington Secondary School | September 2025Location: Islington (easy access)Start Date: September 1 2025Contract: Full-time, term-time onlyDuration: Full academic year (until July 2026, with potential to go permanent)Salary: Starting at £110+ per day, via PAYEAre you a confident, proactive professional with experience in teaching, teaching assistant work, or cover supervision? Ready to step into a key role supporting learning across a dynamic secondary school environment?We’re looking for a Full-Time Cover Supervisor to join an ambitious, well-respected secondary school in Islington. If you thrive managing classrooms, keeping students engaged, and have hands-on experience supporting learning, this role is perfect for you!What You’ll Do: Supervise classes across all subjects during teacher absences, ensuring learning stays on trackMaintain high standards of behaviour and engagement with a calm, confident presenceDeliver pre-prepared lesson plans and support students in independent studyManage safeguarding and wellbeing with professionalism and empathyWork closely with teaching staff, SEND teams, and school leaders to maintain a safe and positive learning environment What We’re Looking For: Proven UK experience as a Teaching Assistant, Cover Supervisor, or TeacherStrong school-based referencesConfident classroom manager with strong behaviour management skillsExcellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with students aged 11–16Reliable, organised, and able to work independently under pressurePassionate about education and supporting students to succeedStrong understanding of safeguarding and school policies Why work with Protocol Education?Protocol Education is a trusted leader in education recruitment, offering a personal and tailored service to both schools and candidates.We offer a range of fantastic benefits: Weekly pay through PAYEExcellent holiday schemeSpecialist consultants to provide ongoing support and guidanceFlexible work options to suit your availability and lifestyleWe offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.