Cover Supervisor

Location: Monmouthshire, South Wales
 Pay Rate: £110-£120 per day
 Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
 Contract: Start Jan 2026

About the Role

Are you a confident and organised individual with a passion for education?

A welcoming and supportive secondary school in Monmouthshire is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join its team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and explore a future career in teaching.

The school is a caring and inclusive community with a strong focus on staff and pupil wellbeing. A collaborative pastoral team works effectively to support pupils, fostering positive staff morale and teamwork. The school also benefits from a Specialist Resource Base (SRB) for pupils with complex needs, providing high-quality support for social, emotional and life-skill development. A strong Personal and Social Education programme, clear behaviour expectations and committed leadership ensure pupils are supported to become ambitious, responsible and resilient learners.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will confidently manage a classroom while delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff. You do not need to be a subject specialist; however, you must be self-assured, proactive and able to engage pupils, maintain focus and manage behaviour effectively to create a positive learning environment.

This role is well suited to graduates considering a career in teaching, teaching assistants looking to progress, or individuals with experience working with young people who are confident in leading groups and keen to make a meaningful impact in education.

Who We’re Looking for?

• Confidence to lead a class and manage behaviour positively
• Aged 18 or over
• Supportive of students’ academic, social, and emotional development
• Familiar with core curriculum subjects
• Experience working with young people (e.g. youth work, coaching, tutoring, school support) is desirable but not essential

Requirements (or willingness to obtain at your own cost – guidance provided by Teaching Personnel):

• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• An Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service
• Level 2 Safeguarding training
• At least two professional referencescovering 24 months employment

Why Choose Teaching Personnel? 

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support
• A wide range of free online courses and discounted CPD opportunities
• Access to both temporary and permanent opportunities across local partnership schools

Step into the Classroom and Make a Difference
If you’re confident leading a class and supporting pupils to stay focused and engaged, this Cover Supervisor role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact in schools.

Submit your CV today and take the next step in your teaching journey.

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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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