Cover Supervisor
Secondary School
£120 per day | Paid weekly
Are you confident leading a classroom and maintaining a positive learning environment?
Do you enjoy working with young people and managing group dynamics?
A secondary school is seeking a Cover Supervisor to deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced support staff looking to gain hands-on classroom experience.
You don’t need Qualified Teacher Status — confidence, communication skills, and strong behaviour management are key.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll take responsibility for whole classes during short- and long-term teacher absences, ensuring learning continues smoothly.
This role includes:
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Supervising classes using pre-set lesson plans
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Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining school expectations
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Supporting pupils to stay on task and complete assigned work
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Handling questions and escalating issues when appropriate
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Following school policies and safeguarding procedures
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Working across a range of subjects and year groups
Who This Role Suits
This role is ideal if you have experience in:
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Education, tutoring, or training
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Youth work or mentoring
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Leadership or supervisory roles
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Roles requiring confidence, organisation, and authority
If you’re:
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Confident speaking in front of groups
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Calm, assertive, and consistent
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Organised and adaptable
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Interested in a future teaching career
…this could be the perfect step for you.
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
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£120 per day, paid weekly
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Valuable classroom experience in secondary schools
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Free CPD training including behaviour management
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Ongoing guidance from a dedicated consultant
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Opportunities for long-term placements
What You’ll Need
Before starting, you’ll need (or be happy to apply for):
We’ll guide you through the process from start to finish.
Interested?
Apply now with your CV and take the next step towards a rewarding role in secondary education
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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