Cover Supervisors needed
120 per day
Chesham, Buckinghamshire
Flexible
ASAP OR January 2026
Paid weekly

About the job:

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

Ever considered being a cover supervisor / Cover Teacher?

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

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.

Academics is working with a fantastic secondary school in Amersham, Buckinghamshire.

The Cover Supervisor / Cover teacher role:

Expected to oversee pre-set lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. (no planning, marking)
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.
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.
Need to manage behaviour in line with the school policy so you must be confident and have a strong, firm, but fair approach.

To apply to be a cover supervisor / cover teacher:

You would need to have a Valid and up to date DBS or on the update service
Possess a degree OR have previous experience as a cover teacher / cover supervisor

If you would like more information then get in touch today with the Academics Buckinghamshire office today, we look forward to hearing from you!