Supply Teacher / Cover Supervisor Jobs – Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Chepstow and Monmouth

Locations: Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool, Chepstow, Monmouth and surrounding areas
Start date: September 2026
Contract: Flexible day-to-day and short-term supply work
Pay: £110–£150 per day, dependent on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday, during school hours

Are you confident, adaptable and interested in gaining valuable experience within a secondary school?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across welcoming secondary schools throughout Newport, Torfaen and Monmouthshire from September 2026.

This is a flexible opportunity that can fit around your availability, whether you are looking for regular work each week or occasional days to build your classroom experience.

The role is particularly suitable for graduates considering a career in teaching, sports coaches, youth workers, support workers, trainee teachers and experienced Cover Supervisors. Applications are also welcomed from Qualified Teachers looking for flexible work without the planning and marking responsibilities of a full teaching role.

What does a Cover Supervisor do?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes when the usual teacher is absent. Work will already be prepared, and your main responsibility will be to ensure pupils remain focused, behave appropriately and complete the activities set by their teacher.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson activities across a variety of subjects.
• Supervising pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Providing clear instructions and keeping pupils focused on their work.
• Managing classroom behaviour positively and consistently.
• Responding to questions and supporting pupils where appropriate.
• Following the school’s behaviour, safeguarding and attendance procedures.
• Providing feedback to the teacher about the lesson and any concerns.
• Adapting confidently to different year groups, subjects and school environments.

You will not usually be required to plan lessons or complete marking.

New to the Cover Supervisor role?

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor is not essential.

Teaching Personnel offers an in-person Cover Supervisor course designed to upskill and prepare you for the role. The course will help you understand:

• The responsibilities of a Cover Supervisor.
• How to manage classroom behaviour confidently.
• How to deliver pre-prepared lesson activities.
• How to respond to common situations within the classroom.
• School safeguarding procedures and professional expectations.
• Practical strategies for building confidence in front of a class.

Following the course, we can support you in finding suitable Cover Supervisor opportunities within local secondary schools.

Who are we looking for?

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Have experience working with children or young people.
• Are confident communicating with groups.
• Can manage behaviour calmly and professionally.
• Are organised, reliable and adaptable.
• Are comfortable supervising a range of secondary school subjects.
• Can accept scheduled work or occasional last-minute bookings.
• Are passionate about supporting young people in education.

Relevant experience could come from schools, sports coaching, tutoring, youth work, care, mentoring, community work or other positions involving children and young people.

What Teaching Personnel can offer

• Competitive pay of £110–£150 per day, dependent on experience.
• Weekly pay through PAYE.
• Access to our in-person Cover Supervisor course.
• Flexible work that fits around your availability.
• Day-to-day and short-term opportunities close to home.
• Access to our Guaranteed Work Scheme, subject to availability and eligibility.
• No evening or weekend commitments.
• Free training in safeguarding, behaviour management and supporting pupils with additional learning needs.
• Opportunities to gain classroom experience before applying for teacher training.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant working with secondary schools across Newport, Torfaen and Monmouthshire.

Apply today with an up-to-date CV to be considered for Cover Supervisor work from September 2026, or call to speak with Jess Williams about the course and opportunities available in your local area.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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