Cover supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools
Location: Northampton
Contract: Full Time
Start Date: January 2026
Agency: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel are seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to work full time across secondary schools in Northampton, starting January 2026.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced education professionals looking to gain valuable classroom experience within a supportive school environment.

The Role:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment

• Support students with their work and maintain engagement

• Work across a range of subjects and year groups (KS3–KS4)

• Follow school policies and safeguarding procedures

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable)

• Strong classroom management and communication skills

• A proactive and professional approach

• Ability to work full time from January

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

What Teaching Personnel Offer:

• Competitive daily rates of pay

• Full-time, long-term opportunities

• Ongoing CPD and training

• Dedicated consultant support

• Opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience

If you are passionate about education and looking to make a positive impact in Northampton secondary schools, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Teaching Personnel to start your education journey in January. contact bethany.thomas@teachingpersonnel.com

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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