Cover Supervisor (English Specialism) – Secondary School | Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Are you an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor with a passion for English and strong classroom management skills? Teach Now is recruiting a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a fully inclusive 11–18 secondary academy in Broxbourne, Hertfordshire, starting January 2026.

This full-time, temporary position is term-time only, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:30pm, and offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a supportive and well-established secondary setting. The role focuses primarily on covering English lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4, with opportunities to support learners across a broad secondary age range, including students with Special Educational Needs.

The school is set at the heart of its local community and is known for its inclusive ethos, positive relationships and high expectations. Staff work together to create a calm, respectful learning environment where students are challenged, supported and encouraged to achieve their best. Professional development is a real priority, with ongoing training opportunities designed to help staff grow in confidence and expertise.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering pre-planned English lessons in the absence of the class teacher

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively to ensure a focused learning environment

• Supporting students’ engagement, progress and wellbeing during lessons

• Upholding school policies, safeguarding procedures and high standards of conduct

• Working collaboratively with teaching and support staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged students (school-based experience preferred)

• Be confident leading a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour

• Have a particular interest or strength in English

• Be calm, organised, reliable and adaptable

• Be passionate about inclusive education and supporting young people

What’s on offer:

• Competitive daily rate of £90–£100

• A welcoming, supportive staff team

• Access to ongoing professional development

• A great opportunity for aspiring teachers or experienced education professionals

If you’re looking for a rewarding role in a great place to work, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance. • Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. • Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee. • Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance