Cover Supervisor (NG5)

Are you a reliable, adaptable educator looking for a flexible, rewarding role?

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a school in NG5 to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors.

The role provides valuable exposure to teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, making it an excellent stepping stone into teacher training or long-term education roles.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects
• Maintaining a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
• Promoting engagement, focus, and appropriate behaviour
• Supporting pupils with varying abilities and learning needs
• Following school policies on behaviour management and safeguarding

The Ideal Candidate:

• A graduate or unqualified teacher seeking classroom-based experience
• Confident working with young people aged 11–16
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Calm, adaptable, and professional approach
• A genuine interest in education and student development
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply
• Based in or able to commute to NG5

Why Work Through Teaching Personnel?

• Dedicated local consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to ongoing CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles
• Flexible and transparent registration process
• One of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies

We are looking for candidates who are available full-time or are looking for hour, half-days and full days - so will be suitable for those in need of flexibility.

Apply Now:

If the role of Cover Supervisor suits you and your availability, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply here or email your CV and interest with the reference NG5CSTP to eastmidlands@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0115 670 0104 for a an informal chat. We look forward to hearing from you. 

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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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