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Teach Now
Cover Supervisor
Watford, Hertfordshire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 12 days ago
- Salary
- £100 - 130 - Day
- Recruiter
- Teach Now
- Closes
- 23 Sep 2025
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you a recent graduate with a passion for education? Or an experienced educator seeking a dynamic school role without the demands of planning? This could be the perfect next step in your journey.
Teach Now is working with a high-performing, oversubscribed mixed comprehensive academy in Watford, seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their vibrant and supportive team this September.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone with charisma, energy, and a genuine interest in working with young people—whether you’re exploring a potential career in teaching or simply love the buzz of a school environment.
About the School:
• A non-selective academy consistently rated ‘Good’ by OFSTED since 2012
• Modern, purpose-built campus with state-of-the-art learning facilities
• A diverse and inclusive student body across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5
• Supportive leadership and a professional yet welcoming staff culture
Your Responsibilities Will Include:
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a calm learning environment
• Encouraging student engagement and participation across subjects
• Reporting back to teachers and senior staff on progress and issues
Requirements
• A degree or relevant experience in an education setting
• A confident, proactive attitude with excellent communication skills
• Passion for education and working with young people
• Ability to adapt and manage a classroom effectively
Benefits
• Opportunity to gain hands-on classroom experience
• Ideal route into teacher training (with mentoring and guidance)
• Great work-life balance—no planning or marking required
• On-site parking and excellent public transport links
• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Ad ID: 5416852718
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