Job Description

Cover Supervisor - Kettering

Location: Kettering, Northamptonshire
Start Date: February 2026
Contract: Full-Time | Temporary-to-Permanent
Salary: Competitive hourly/daily rates (depending on experience)

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education where you can make a real difference without needing formal teaching qualifications?
Do you enjoy supporting young people, helping maintain calm and focused classrooms, and gaining valuable school experience?

We are recruiting Full-Time Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools in Kettering from February 2026. These positions are temporary with potential to become permanent, offering the chance to gain valuable experience, support students' learning, and establish yourself within a supportive school community.

Role Overview:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee classes in the absence of the teacher, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with pre-prepared lessons and resources. You will provide essential support across different subjects and become a trusted member of the school team.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4, maintaining high standards of behaviour

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans, ensuring students understand instructions and complete tasks

  • Support student learning where appropriate, fostering a positive and productive classroom environment

  • Report any issues, concerns, or achievements to teaching staff promptly

  • Assist with school routines, including break supervision, corridor duties, and other tasks as required

  • Be a reliable, consistent presence in the school

Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience working with young people, ideally in schools, tutoring, or youth settings

  • Confident in managing behaviour calmly and respectfully

  • Able to follow lesson plans and give clear instructions

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently as well as part of a team

  • Flexible and adaptable, comfortable supporting different subjects and classrooms

Why Work With Us?

  • Full-time temporary-to-permanent positions across Kettering secondary schools

  • Competitive pay with weekly payments

  • Access to training and professional development, including safeguarding and behaviour management

  • Opportunity to gain experience across multiple school environments

  • Supportive recruitment team dedicated to your success

How to Apply:

If you are motivated, responsible, and eager to support students' learning and wellbeing, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you are suited to the role.

For more information or to discuss current vacancies, contact our recruitment team today.

Make a difference in Kettering schools - apply now to start as a Cover Supervisor in February 2026 with the potential to move into a permanent role!