Primary Cover Supervisor

Primary Cover Supervisor – Southend-on-Sea Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible Opportunities Available Start Date: ASAP / September 2026 Primary Cover Supervisor – Southend-on-Sea Vision for Education are seeking confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across a range of primary schools in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience within education. Whether you have experience working with children through schools, childcare, coaching, youth work, or support roles, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on pupils' learning and development. The Role As a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will: Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher Manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain engaged in learning Support pupils with completing set work and classroom activities Create a positive and productive learning environment Work across a variety of year groups from EYFS to KS2 Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures at all times The Schools A variety of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Southend-on-Sea Opportunities across EYFS, KS1, and KS2 Friendly and experienced leadership teams Flexible assignments to suit your availability Potential pathways into Teaching Assistant, teacher training, and long-term education roles Inclusive school environments focused on pupil achievement and wellbeing Requirements To be considered for the role of Primary Cover Supervisor, you will: Have experience working with children or young people Be confident leading groups of pupils and managing behaviour positively Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills Be adaptable, reliable, and professional Have a genuine passion for supporting children's education and development Applications are welcomed from graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, childcare professionals, and experienced support staff. What Vision for Education Offer As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive: Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule FREE CPD and professional development opportunities Dedicated consultant support Pension contributions Access to long-term, temp-to-perm, and permanent opportunities Opportunities across a large network of local primary schools How to Apply If you are looking to gain classroom experience and make a positive difference in primary schools across Southend-on-Sea, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Vision for Education for further information