Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Permanent Opportunity | September 2026 Start
Northamptonshire
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive salary dependent on experience

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a larger and well-established secondary school in Northamptonshire to recruit a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor for a permanent position starting in September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and vibrant secondary school with a strong leadership team, excellent facilities, and a supportive staff culture. The school is seeking a reliable and flexible individual who can confidently manage classrooms and maintain high standards of behaviour across a range of subjects and year groups.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absences by supervising pre-set work and supporting students to remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.

The role:

• Full-time permanent Cover Supervisor position
• September 2026 start
• Delivering pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students across a variety of subjects
• Working within a supportive and experienced pastoral team
• Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers or experienced support staff

The ideal candidate will:

• Have strong behaviour management skills
• Be adaptable, flexible, and confident working in different classroom environments
• Have experience working with young people in an educational setting
• Be organised, proactive, and resilient
• Demonstrate excellent communication and classroom presence

In return, the school offers excellent support and training, opportunities for progression, and the chance to join a thriving secondary setting with a strong focus on staff development and student success.

For more information or to apply, please contact Teaching Personnel today.

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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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