Calling all Youth Workers, Sports Coaches, Support Workers

Cover Supervisors – Secondary Schools in Barking & Dagenham

Location: Barking & Dagenham, London

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible hours

About the Role:

Are you a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor looking to make a meaningful impact in schools? Barking & Dagenham secondary schools are seeking motivated and dynamic Cover Supervisors to support teaching staff by supervising classes across a range of subjects when teachers are absent.

This is a fantastic opportunity for professionals with experience working with young people to bring their skills into the classroom, help maintain positive learning environments, and support students’ behaviour and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring safety, discipline, and engagement.

Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials or activities provided by teaching staff.

Support students with behavioural and learning needs to ensure inclusion and positive outcomes.

Act as a positive role model, fostering respect and teamwork in the classroom.

Maintain accurate records of student attendance and behaviour incidents.

Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership about any issues or successes during cover lessons.

Person Specification:

Experience working with children or young people (e.g., as a youth worker, sports coach, or behaviour mentor).

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to manage behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.

Flexible, reliable, and able to adapt to a variety of classroom settings.

Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Must hold an Enhanced DBS

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and flexible working hours.

Training and ongoing support to develop classroom management skills.

Opportunities to gain experience in schools, with potential for further career progression.

The chance to make a real difference in the lives of students