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Posted 25 July, 2026

Cover Supervisor

Academics
High Wycombe, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

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  • Cover Supervisors needed
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  • £120 per day
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  • High Wycombe
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  • Flexible
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  • September 2026
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  • Paid weekly
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About the job:

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Do you want to Teach but don't have a relevant teaching Qualification?

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Ever considered being a cover supervisor / Cover Teacher?

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Are you looking for a supply work during the week starting asap or from September 2026?

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Cover supervisors are essential unqualified cover teachers who are able to take the responsibility of the full-time class teacher if the full-time class teacher is absent.

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Academics is working with fantastic secondary schools in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire.

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The Cover Supervisor / Cover teacher role:

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  • Expected to oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. (no planning, marking)
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  • Need to be able to quickly build rapport with students, have good behaviour management skills, and be willing to cover a range of subjects if necessary.
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  • Not be required to deliver the lesson itself but you must ensure the pupils are on task and complete the work set by the teacher.
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  • Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.
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To apply to be a cover supervisor / cover teacher:

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  • You would need to have a Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service
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  • Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor
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If you would like more information then get in touch today with the Academics Buckinghamshire office today, we look forward to hearing from you!