Cover Supervisor - Make a Difference Every Day

Cover Supervisor - Make a Difference Every Day

Secondary School | Abergavenny Area

Full-Time & Flexible Opportunities Available

Command a room? Inspire people? Thrive when no two days are the same?

Whether you've served in the Armed Forces, worked as a coach, public speaker, youth worker, trainer, team leader, customer service professional, or simply have the confidence to lead and motivate others, we want to hear from you.

We're looking for enthusiastic and resilient Cover Supervisors to join a fantastic secondary school in the Abergavenny area, supporting pupils aged 11-16 (Key Stages 3 & 4).

This is a rewarding opportunity to positively influence young people while gaining valuable experience in education. It could even be your first step towards a career in teaching.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when teachers are absent and:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons and activities.
• Keep students focused, engaged, and on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and positively.
• Motivate and support pupils of varying abilities.
• Create a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment.
• Liaise with teaching staff regarding lesson outcomes and completed work.
• Become a positive role model for young people.

No lesson planning required. No marking required. Just bring your confidence, communication skills, and ability to lead.

Your Skills Could Transfer Perfectly If You Have Experience In:

Military & Emergency Services

• Armed Forces
• Police
• Fire & Rescue
• Prison Service
• Security

Leadership & Training

• Public speaking
• Corporate training
• Coaching and mentoring
• Team leadership
• Management positions

Sports & Community Roles

• Sports coaching
• Cadets, Scouts, or Guides
• Youth work
• Community outreach programmes

Customer-Facing Professions

• Hospitality management
• Retail leadership
• Recruitment
• Sales
• Customer service

If you're confident standing in front of a group, communicating clearly, setting expectations, and building positive relationships, your experience could be exactly what schools are looking for.

New to Education?

Don't worry.

If you're passionate about supporting children and young people but don't yet have school experience, there may be opportunities to begin as a Teaching Assistant and progress into a Cover Supervisor position while gaining valuable classroom experience.

We'll support you in developing the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

Training & Development

We believe in investing in our staff and helping them grow.

Since 1996, Teaching Personnel has been the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, connecting passionate teachers, teaching assistants, and support staff with schools. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:

• Classroom management training
• Behaviour management training
• Safeguarding training
• Ongoing CPD opportunities
• Specialist education-based training
• Career progression routes into teaching and wider education roles

Why Join This School?

This school has a simple but powerful vision:

"For ALL pupils, regardless of background, to make rapid progress, achieve academic excellence, and become great people who hold positive values deep in their hearts."

Staff, pupils, and families share a genuine sense of belonging, with an unwavering belief that everyone has the potential to achieve great things.

As an all-age school, they utilise every opportunity to support young people throughout their educational journey, creating a culture where ambition, achievement, and community sit at the heart of everything they do.

You'll be joining a supportive, welcoming environment where relationships matter, successes are celebrated, and every day is an opportunity to make a lasting difference.

Ready for a Career That Matters?

If you're confident, adaptable, passionate about helping young people succeed, and looking for a role where you can make a real impact every single day, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your leadership skills into the classroom

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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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