Cover Supervisor

Overview

Milk Education are looking for enthusiastic and confident individuals to join our team of Cover Supervisors. Whether you're exploring a future career in education or simply wanting flexible, rewarding work — this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a classroom and make a real impact.

• Supervise whole classes in the absence of the teacher, ensuring lessons run smoothly
• Deliver pre-prepared work and keep pupils focused and engaged
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Provide support and guidance where needed, helping pupils stay on track
• Be a positive role model, creating a calm and productive learning environment
• Attend local primary & secondary schools in the Guildford, Surrey GU5 area to cover lessons for absent teachers
• Deliver pre-prepared work to classes and take registers
• Manage behaviour and ensure a safe, calm learning environment
• Maintain school policies and support pupils throughout the day
• Step confidently into different classrooms and year groups
• You won't be expected to plan lessons, mark work, or have prior teaching experience — although any experience working with young people is highly desirable

• A resilient, confident, and positive personality
• Good behaviour-management skills or willingness to learn
• Strong punctuality and reliability
• Experience working with young people (desirable)
• Qualified Teachers (QTS/QTLS/PGCE) are encouraged to apply and will receive a higher pay rate

• Excellent rates of pay
• Speedy registration process & fast track compliance
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• 5-Star rated with over 3000 reviews across Google & Facebook
• Exclusive school & trust partnerships
• Access to our FREE Perks Portal with exclusive discounts
• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub with CPD courses
• School Preparation Pack for school placements
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant
• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools on topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation
• Join the UK's eco-friendly education supply agency

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