Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Northampton
Start Date: March 2026 | Full-Time or Part-Time | Long-Term with Permanent Potential
Location: Northampton

Are you looking for a flexible role in education starting this March?
Would you like to gain valuable classroom experience with the opportunity to secure a permanent position?

Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Northampton, who are seeking reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to start in March 2026.

Schools are offering both full-time and part-time opportunities, with long-term placements that may lead to permanent roles for the right candidates.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning by delivering pre-planned lessons during teacher absences. You'll help foster a positive classroom environment while ensuring students remain engaged and focused.

• Supervising pre-set lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a purposeful learning environment
• Providing clear instructions and guidance to students
• Supporting pupils with lesson tasks where appropriate
• Reporting back to teaching staff on student engagement, behaviour, and progress

• Have experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• Be confident leading a classroom and promoting positive behaviour
• Be open to flexible working patterns (full-time or part-time)
• Be interested in long-term opportunities with permanent potential
• Demonstrate strong communication skills and a professional, proactive attitude

• Flexible working options to suit your availability
• Long-term placements within Northampton secondary schools
• Competitive weekly pay
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Tradewind consultant
• Free access to CPD, including safeguarding and behaviour management training
• A clear pathway towards permanent roles and future career progression in education

If you're adaptable, motivated, and eager to become part of a thriving school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Tradewind Recruitment to learn more about Cover Supervisor opportunities in Northampton starting this March.