General Cover Cover Supervisor - Hounslow Secondary

5th October start
Full Time
Posted about 2 hours ago
Expiring 30th July
Hounslow, London
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Cover Supervisor 📚 Location: London Start Date: Monday Contract: Full-time, with potential for a permanent position About the Role A secondary school is looking for a confident and experienced Cover Supervisor to join their team from next Monday. The school operates a centralised cover system, with all cover lessons taking place within one designated room. As a result, they are looking for someone who is confident managing a room of students, has a strong presence, and can establish clear expectations and maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor who is looking for a longer-term role, with the potential for the position to become permanent. Key Responsibilities Supervise students across a range of subjects and year groups within the centralised cover room Ensure students remain focused, engaged and on task throughout lessons Establish clear boundaries and maintain positive behaviour Create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment Follow lesson plans and ensure students complete the work provided by teaching staff Manage a range of classroom situations confidently and professionally Support the smooth running of the school's centralised cover provision Report any behaviour or safeguarding concerns appropriately Build positive relationships with students and staff About You The ideal candidate will: Have previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor or in a similar school-based role Be confident managing groups of secondary-aged students Have a strong and authoritative presence in the classroom Be able to manage behaviour calmly and consistently Be proactive, reliable and adaptable Have excellent communication skills Be comfortable working with different year groups and subjects throughout the day Ideally have experience working within a secondary school environment What's on Offer? Immediate start from Monday Full-time opportunity within a secondary school Supportive school environment Potential for the role to become permanent Opportunity to take on a key role within the school's centralised cover provision Competitive daily rate
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    Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Primary Teacher to join our vibrant school community in Lewisham. This full-time role is ideal for an individual committed to providing high-quality education, fostering an inclusive environment, and supporting our school’s ethos of nurturing every child's potential. The successful candidate will contribute to a collaborative team, delivering engaging lessons across Year 2, with a focus on effective behaviour management, leading phonics sessions, and supporting a diverse range of SEND learners. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a school that values personalised learning and holistic development. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver high-quality, inclusive lessons across Year 2 that align with the national curriculum and the school's educational principles. - Manage classroom behaviour effectively, creating a safe and supportive environment conducive to learning. - Lead phonics sessions to develop early reading skills, ensuring all pupils make progress in their phonics acquisition. - Support pupils with SEND through targeted interventions and tailored classroom strategies, reflecting the school’s commitment to inclusive education. - Assess pupils’ progress regularly and adapt teaching approaches to meet individual learning needs. - Collaborate with colleagues, teaching assistants, and parents to support pupil well-being and academic achievement. - Contribute to the planning and organisation of year-group activities and school events. - Uphold the school’s values of respect, inclusivity, and excellence in all interactions and activities. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.…
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    Posted about 8 hours ago
  • Nursery Class Teacher - Brent Primary
    Primary school in Brent • Part Time
    5 Oct 2026 - 30 Jul 2027
    Summary: Lyon Park Primary School is seeking a dedicated Part-Time Nursery Teacher to join our vibrant team in Brent. As a school committed to fostering an inclusive, nurturing, and innovative learning environment, we aim to develop confident, compassionate, and curious learners. The successful candidate will support our ethos by providing high-quality early years education aligned with our values of respect, collaboration, and excellence. The role is part-time, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 12:30pm, and will start at the beginning of the upcoming term. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic early years practitioner to contribute to our community and support our young learners' developmental journey. Key Responsibilities: - Plan and deliver engaging and developmentally appropriate activities that align with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework, fostering a love of learning in a safe and inclusive environment. - Support individual children’s needs through personalised care and targeted activities, ensuring each child's unique developmental requirements are met. - Monitor and assess children’s progress, maintaining accurate records and contributing to ongoing observations to inform future planning. - Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and carers to support holistic development and ensure effective communication regarding each child's progress and wellbeing. - Create a welcoming, stimulating classroom environment that reflects the school's values of respect, kindness, and curiosity. - Promote positive behaviour and social skills, encouraging children to develop independence and resilience. - Uphold health and safety policies, ensuring a clean, secure, and nurturing setting for all children. - Contribute to school-wide initiatives and team meetings, supporting a cohesive and collaborative school community. Why Join Zen Educate? At Zen Educate, we understand the importance of work-life balance for teachers and teaching assistants. Whether you are looking for better pay, more flexibility in your schedule, or hands-on support to help you find the right role, we are here to support you every step of the way. Join our platform today and let us help you take the next step in your career.…
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    Posted about 9 hours ago

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Roles

What roles do you cover?

We help Teachers, Teaching Assistants, and Cover Supervisors find work. We work with all types of schools and help with short-term, long-term and permanent roles. Many of our long-term roles convert to permanent roles. We make it far easier than a traditional agency for teachers to convert temporary positions into permanent ones.

What areas do you cover?

We work with over 400 schools in London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds.

How much work is there?

Generally speaking, we have consistently high demand for daily supply teachers in Greater London, Manchester Birmingham, Bristol and Leeds. Teaching assistant work is generally higher for long-term roles rather than daily supply cover.

Do you have primary, secondary or nursery jobs?

Yes. We can help with daily supply and long-term jobs in nurseries, primary schools and secondary schools. We don't typically have jobs in further education or college.

Do you have work for cover supervisors, invigilators, or school administrators?

While the majority of our work is for teachers and teaching assistants, we do also have work for cover supervisors and invigilators. Explain what you are looking for when you sign up and our team will help you.

What subjects do you cover?

We cover all subjects taught in primary and secondary schools - if you're not sure if we can help you with what you're looking for, please register and arrange to speak to a member of our Teacher Success team.

Do you do school admin jobs?

If you're looking for teaching or teaching assistant roles, and would also be interested in admin roles, it's worth letting us know. If you're only looking for admin roles, we might not be the place for you, as this isn't what we specialise in.

General

How is Zen different from a recruitment agency?

Zen Educate is a technology platform to connect teachers with schools directly. Agencies are an expensive middleman between schools and teachers. They have to charge high commissions because their booking procedures are largely manual and run on outdated systems. Because we run more of the process online or on your phone, we create an experience that delights schools and teachers at a fraction of the cost.

What roles do you cover?

Start a conversation on chat or email support@zeneducate.com and our friendly team will get back to you shortly.