Cover Supervisor
Job description
Join Teaching Personnel as a Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools in Twickenham and Surrounding Areas
Location: Twickenham and surrounding boroughs (Richmond, Hounslow, Kingston, etc.)
Job Type: Flexible Supply – Full-time, Part-time, and Ad Hoc roles available
Salary: £90 – £160 per day (dependent on experience)
Start Date: Ongoing – Immediate starts available
Are you confident managing a classroom and interested in supporting young people in a secondary school setting?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across our partner secondary schools in Twickenham and the surrounding areas. This is a fantastic opportunity for those considering a career in education or looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training.
No formal teaching qualifications are required — just strong communication skills, confidence, and a genuine passion for working with young people.
The Role:
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Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences
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Ensure students remain on task with the lesson provided by the teacher
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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
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Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
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Adapt quickly to different school settings and routines
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Support the smooth running of the school day
✅ About You:
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Confident and enthusiastic with a positive attitude
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Comfortable managing groups of secondary-aged pupils
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Reliable, flexible, and able to adapt to a variety of school environments
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Good communication and organisational skills
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Willing to learn and take direction from school staff
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Child workforce Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willing to apply)
Why Choose Teaching Personnel?
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Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
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No umbrella companies or hidden charges
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Flexible working arrangements – you choose your schedule
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Access to training and ongoing professional development
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Personal consultant support from our dedicated Secondary team
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Opportunities to transition into long-term or permanent roles
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today by sending your CV to samuel.robinson@teachingpersonnel.com, or register your interest at www.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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