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Cover Supervisor | Brentwood | September 2026
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable secondary school experience before pursuing a career in teaching? Or do you have experience working with young people and want to develop your skills within an educational setting?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, confident, and resilient Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming Secondary School in Brentwood from September. This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate or experienced education professional looking to gain hands-on classroom experience and develop their career in education.
About this Cover Supervisor role
- Supervise whole classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused and engaged with their work.
- Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects and year groups.
- Manage classroom behavior effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Provide support and encouragement to students to help them achieve their academic potential.
- Work closely with teaching staff and the school's pastoral and leadership teams.
- Gain invaluable experience within a secondary school environment ahead of teacher training or a career in education.
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We are looking for a Cover Supervisor who:
- Has a 2:1 or First-Class degree in a relevant subject or equivalent experience.
- Has experience working with children or young people through tutoring, mentoring, youth work, coaching, care, or voluntary work.
- Is confident managing a classroom and maintaining high expectations of behavior.
- Is patient, proactive, and able to build positive relationships with students.
- Has excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Is passionate about education and keen to develop a long-term career within schools.
- Can commit to working full-time from September and is available to trial immediately.
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This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate looking to gain meaningful classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, while developing valuable skills in behavior management, lesson delivery, and student support.
If you think you would be the perfect fit for this Cover Supervisor role, please click Apply and attach your CV or covering letter. Alternatively, for more information, don't hesitate to contact Lauren Cook-Abbott at Ribbons & Reeves.
Ribbons & Reeves are Essex and London's leading Education Recruiters. We specialize in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Cover Supervisor position in Brentwood. For other roles like this, check out our website and search Ribbons & Reeves. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this Cover Supervisor role.
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