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Reeson Education Active Vacancy

Cover Supervisor

Employer: Reeson Education Location: Basildon Salary: £85.50 - £130/day
Posted on
09 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
09 November 2026
Job Reference
225710543

About this role

This Cover Supervisor role is based in Basildon at a mixed academy for pupils aged 11 to 16. The position offers flexible work patterns, with part or full time hours available, and is temporary in the first instance. It is suitable for a recent graduate or an experienced Cover Supervisor, and applications are welcome from graduates specialising in any field or subject. Duties include supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher, managing pupil behaviour in line with the school's policies, ensuring students complete their work, and providing feedback to the team on pupil behaviour. Pay ranges from £85.50 to £130 per day.

Job Description

Cover Supervisor

  • Immediate start
  • Flexible work patterns
  • Suitable for recent Graduate or experienced Cover Supervisor
  • Applications welcome from a Graduate specialising in any field or subject

A Cover Supervisor is needed in a Coeducational Secondary School in Essex.

This Cover Supervisor position can be part or full time and will be temporary in the first instance.

If appointed as a Cover Supervisor your duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher
  • Managing pupil behaviour in line with the schools policies
  • Ensuring students complete their work
  • Providing feedback to the team in relation to pupils behaviour

The rates of pay for this Cover Supervisor post will be between -85.50 to -130 a day, depending on the qualifications and experiences of each applicant.

The School

A Mixed Academy for pupils aged 11 to 16 years old, located in Basildon.

It was established in 2011 and there are currently just over 1700 pupils on enrolment.

Pupils arrive on site at 8:20am and the last period is at 3:10pm.

Inspectors have observed that 'The school gives teachers the time and training they need to build and maintain their subject expertise. This helps them to teach the curriculum well.'

Requirements

You're welcome to apply if you're a recent Graduate or experienced Cover Supervisor.

Applications are also welcome if you're a British trained Cover Supervisor or overseas trained Cover Supervisor.

All applicants must have the following in order to be considered for this role as a Cover Supervisor:

  • Right to work in the UK
  • Clear and up to date Enhanced DBS
  • UK Bachelor's Degree or an overseas equivalent
  • Experience of working with children/teenagers or as a Cover Supervisor in UK Secondary schools

If you would like to be considered for this opportunity in education and training as a Cover Supervisor, then please apply via the link below and send your CV to Rahul at REESON Education as soon as possible.

Reeson Education:

Reeson Education is England's Premier Recruitment Agency. Established in 2006 by experienced teachers, education professionals and recruitment specialists, we have built our business and reputation on the cores values of honesty, integrity and excellence.

We care about education and the provision of education and have established an excellent reputation with schools and teachers alike.

At Reeson Education we work closely with a large network of Nurseries, Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and Colleges across England. Our client base provides us with an abundance of available daily supply, long term and permanent opportunities across all age groups in all areas of London.

Reeson Education is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to the highest standards of safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Please note, where a salary or daily rate range is stated, the higher rate applies to candidates who meet the enhanced experience, training or qualification requirements specified within the advert. All daily/hourly rates quoted are inclusive of holiday pay at 12.07%