Unqualified Teacher/ Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Unqualified Teacher / Cover Supervisor
Location: Brighton
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Competitive Salary
Key Stages: KS3 – KS4
Start Date: September Start

Overview:
Pink Tile Education is supporting a welcoming secondary school in Brighton in their search for a confident and adaptable Unqualified Teacher / Cover Supervisor to join their team in September. This is a full-time permanent position working across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absence, delivering pre-set work, and supporting learning across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged in a positive and structured learning environment.

Role Responsibilities:

• Supervise whole classes during the absence of teaching staff.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain on task throughout lessons.
• Where appropriate, lead learning activities and support students in understanding tasks.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and focused learning environment.
• Provide guidance and support to students during lessons when needed.
• Report any issues, concerns, or incidents to relevant staff.
• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Support the wider school team as required.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and promote positive student behaviour at all times.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience working with young people in a school or educational setting is desirable.
• Confident in leading a classroom environment, with strong behaviour management skills.
• Calm, professional, and adaptable under pressure.
• Ability to engage and motivate students to remain on task.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently and follow instructions effectively.
• Must hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service or be willing to obtain one.

Job Details:

• Job Title: Unqualified Teacher / Cover Supervisor
• Location: Brighton
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: Competitive Salary
• Key Stages: KS3 – KS4
• Start Date: September Start

How to Apply

If you are interested in applying and joining our team, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to be part of a supportive and forward-thinking school community.

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Pink Tile Education, our partner school, and candidates all share the expectation of “Best Fit, Every Time”—ensuring every placement has a positive and lasting impact.

The pay stated is inclusive of the 12.07% PAYE holiday entitlement.

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to relevant background checks, including an enhanced DBS.