Cover Supervisor Opportunities - Merton & Kingston Secondary Schools

Flexible Working Opportunities Available | Competitive Daily Rates | Immediate Start

Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding role in education? Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, an aspiring teacher, or a recent graduate, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while benefiting from flexible working opportunities that can support different working preferences and personal commitments.

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and inclusive secondary schools across Merton and Kingston upon Thames who are seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support students and maintain continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff.

The Role of a Cover Supervisor

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in supporting students by:

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials provided by teaching staff.
• Supervising and engaging students across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and a productive learning environment.
• Supporting students with their learning and responding to general classroom questions.
• Working across a variety of subjects and departments, providing a diverse and rewarding experience.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of skills and experience, including:

• Experienced Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants or Learning Support Assistants.
• Graduates considering a future career in teaching.
• Individuals with transferable skills gained through coaching, mentoring, youth work, training, leadership or customer-facing roles.
• Candidates with strong communication skills, confidence managing groups, and the ability to build positive relationships with young people.

Previous classroom experience is advantageous but not essential. Full support and guidance will be provided to help you succeed in the role.

Why Work Through Tradewind Recruitment?

• Flexible assignments that may include daily supply, short-term and longer-term opportunities, subject to school requirements.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of secondary school settings.
• Access to ongoing professional development and training.
• Potential pathways into teacher training and other education careers.
• Dedicated support from a specialist education recruitment consultant.

Pay, Hours and Working Arrangements

We are committed to providing clear and transparent information throughout the recruitment process.

• Pay rates are expected to be between £95 and £120 per day, depending on experience, responsibilities and the specific assignment.
• Most assignments are during term time and typically follow school operating hours, although exact start and finish times will vary between schools.
• A range of working patterns may be available, including daily, short-term and long-term assignments, subject to client requirements and candidate availability.
• Further details regarding pay, location, responsibilities and working arrangements will be discussed during the recruitment process before any assignment is offered.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Tradewind Recruitment welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, ***, or sexual orientation.

How to Apply

If you're interested in developing your experience in education and would like to hear more about Cover Supervisor opportunities across Merton and Kingston secondary schools, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Raj Joshi on (Option 3) or email your CV to for immediate consideration.

Safeguarding Statement

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding, compliance and pre-employment checks in line with statutory guidance.