Cover Supervisor

ANZUK Education is working with an SEN School in Chatham seeking to appoint a resilient and dedicated Cover Supervisor with a specialism in science to join a supportive educational setting working with students with Social, Emotional and Mental Health (SEMH) needs.

The school based in Chatham are seeking a confident professional who can build positive relationships, maintain high expectations, and create a calm, structured learning environment where students feel supported to succeed. While resources and lesson materials will be available, the role may also require some preparation and adaptation to meet the needs of learners effectively.

Job Title

Cover Supervisor

Location

Chatham

Pay Range

£110 per day

Contract Type

Full-Time (Mon – Fri)

About the role

This role is ideally suited to someone with previous experience working within SEMH provisions or alternative education settings, who understands the importance of consistency, patience, and resilience in supporting young people with additional behavioural and emotional needs. A background or strong interest in Science would be highly advantageous, enabling you to confidently support learning across the subject area.

Key responsibilities include

Supervising whole classes and delivering engaging learning activities across a range of subjects, with a particular focus on Science

Using available resources and adapting or preparing materials where necessary to support effective learning outcomes

Creating and maintaining a calm, positive, and productive classroom environment

Supporting students with SEMH needs through consistent behaviour management, patience, and strong relationship-building skills

Encouraging student participation, confidence, engagement, and academic progress

Providing clear feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement, behaviour, and progress

Supporting the wider school community through classroom support, pastoral responsibilities, and other duties as required

Promoting a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment that enables students to thrive both academically and emotionally

The ideal candidate will

Have experience working with young people with SEMH needs

Demonstrate resilience, adaptability, and a calm approach under pressure

Possess excellent communication and behaviour management skills

Hold a degree qualification or higher in Science, or possess strong Science subject knowledge with the ability to confidently support and deliver learning across the subject area

Be passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of young people

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed individual looking to further their career within education while making a meaningful impact in a specialist setting.

Benefits of working with

ANZUK Education

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What you can expect from

ANZUK Education

ANZUK is the teaching agency that puts educators first — with transparent pay, consistent work, and consultants who take the time to understand what matters to you. We don’t just find you bookings. We make flexible teaching feel stable, supported and valued. With more than 43 branches across 4 countries, 450 team members, and 20 years of pursuing exceptional experiences in education.... It’s safe to say we know our stuff.

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