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Cover Supervisor

  1. Cover Supervisor
  2. Torfaen
Date posted : 31/07/26
  1. Full Time
£105 - 125 per day

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Pontypool Area

Location: Pontypool and surrounding areas
Position Type: Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities Available
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Are you looking to gain valuable experience in education? Do you have excellent communication and classroom management skills? We are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across the Pontypool area.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, or individuals with experience working with young people who are passionate about education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-set work, maintain classroom discipline, and ensure students remain engaged in their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervise classes across a variety of subjects.
  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials provided by teaching staff.
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
  • Support students in completing assigned work.
  • Report back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with young people is desirable.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidence managing groups of students.
  • Adaptable, resilient, and professional approach.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
  • Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willingness to register.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible work to suit your availability.
  • Competitive rates of pay.
  • Opportunities to gain valuable school-based experience.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities.

Whether you're considering a future in teaching or looking for a rewarding role within education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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