Cover Supervisor

Heart of Supply is looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support our partner secondary schools across Lincoln and the surrounding areas.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise lessons during the absence of the class teacher, ensuring pupils remain engaged with the work provided, maintaining good behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.

Whether you're a graduate considering a career in teaching or already have experience working with children or young people, we'd love to hear from you.

We offer flexible opportunities to suit your lifestyle, including day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments.

Heart of Supply is proud to work in partnership with a growing network of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Lincoln and the wider Lincolnshire area. Our partner schools include academy schools, local authority schools, village schools and faith schools, each committed to providing high-quality education and positive learning environments.

Having built strong relationships with schools across the region, we're trusted to provide reliable, high-quality Cover Supervisors who can confidently step into the classroom and make a positive impact from day one. Whether you're looking for day-to-day flexibility, longer-term placements or a route into teaching, we'll take the time to understand your experience, availability and career goals before matching you with opportunities where you'll feel supported and valued.

If you're looking for Cover Supervisor roles in Lincoln or flexible school-based opportunities in Lincolnshire, we'd love to help you take the next step in your career.

• A degree-level qualification.
• Recent referenceable experience working with children or young people in an educational, sporting, youth work, coaching, tutoring or similar setting.
• Confidence supervising groups of pupils and maintaining a calm, purposeful learning environment.
• Strong behaviour management skills, using clear expectations and positive reinforcement.
• The ability to follow lesson plans provided by the class teacher and keep pupils engaged throughout the lesson.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.
• A proactive, reliable and organised approach, with the confidence to work independently in different school environments.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Heart of Supply.

We’re fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All applicants will undergo thorough vetting, including enhanced DBS (with children’s barred list check and Update Service registration), references, and online checks as part of our compliance process. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

£100-£120 per day (depending on experience, role and/or qualifications)

Heart of Supply is an independent education specialist agency built on over 16 years of experience connecting talented educators with schools that truly appreciate them. We believe that recruitment should feel personal, supportive, and straightforward. That’s why we take the time to get to know you, understand your strengths, and place you in roles where you can thrive. Whether you’re just starting out, returning to the classroom, or exploring something new, we’ll be with you every step of the way, offering honest advice, friendly communication, and opportunities that fit around your life.

Ready to take the next step in your career?
If you’re a Cover Supervisor looking for opportunities in your local area and is ready to work with an supply teaching agency that puts you first, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply, send your CV to contactus@heartofsupply.co.uk, or call 01522 440922 to chat through your options. We’d love to hear from you, even if you're just exploring what’s next.