Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor
Location: NG8, Nottingham
Pay: £95 - £140 per day, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, term time only
Start Date: May 2026
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

A secondary school in the NG8 area is looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join the team from September. This role would suit someone with experience working with young people in a school, tutoring, coaching or youth work setting. It may also suit graduates considering teacher training in the future.

The successful candidate will supervise classes during short-term staff absences, ensuring pupils remain on task and follow the work set by teaching staff. You will work across different subject areas and year groups, so confidence in managing behaviour and communicating clearly is important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson work to classes across KS3 and KS4
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Support pupils to stay focused and complete assigned tasks
• Record attendance and report any issues to teaching staff
• Provide feedback following lessons where required
• Maintain a calm and professional classroom environment

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Good communication and classroom management skills
• A calm and reliable approach
• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily pay
• Full-time hours during term time
• Support from experienced school staff
• Opportunity to gain further classroom experience
• Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a short covering note outlining your experience working with young people. Early applications are encouraged as interviews may take place before the closing date.

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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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