Cover Supervisor – NN Secondary School

Cover Teacher- Northampton Secondary School

Location: Northampton & surrounding areas
Start Dates: ASAP and ongoing
Contract Types: Day‑to‑day supply, short‑term and long‑term cover
Pay: GBP£165-£180 Per day

Confident in the Classroom? This Could Be the Role for You.

We are working closely with a number of secondary schools across Northampton & surrounding areas who are seeking reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to provide classroom cover during teacher absence.

This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with young people, can manage a classroom confidently, and want flexible, rewarding work in a secondary school environment.

Whether you’re looking to gain experience before teacher training, are an experienced cover supervisor, or have previously worked in education, this is an excellent opportunity to build consistent school‑based experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school, you will:

• Supervise full classes across KS3 and KS4
• Deliver pre‑planned work set by teaching staff
• Maintain a calm, focused, and purposeful learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Support pupils to stay on task and engaged in their learning

No lesson planning or marking is required.

Who This Role Suits

This role would be ideal for:

• Experienced Cover Supervisors or HLTAs
• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Individuals with previous secondary school experience
• Former teachers or education professionals seeking flexible work

What We’re Looking For

• Confidence managing a classroom independently
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach
• Reliable availability and a commitment to safeguarding

Previous experience working in a secondary school is desirable, but training and support will be provided for suitable candidates.

Why Work With Us?

• Opportunities across a wide range of Northamptonshire secondary schools
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to training and CPD
• Weekly pay at competitive rates
• A strong stepping stone into teaching or long‑term education roles
• Refer a friend scheme – £200 bonus (you can make unlimited referrals)

To learn more about us and what makes Monarch one of the leading education recruitment providers nationwide – please visit our website – About Us – Monarch (monarcheducation.co.uk)

Important Information:

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities – Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant’s applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.