Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools (Unqualified Teaching)
Location: Rhondda Cynon Taff (RCT)
Pay: £120 per day
⌛Hours: 8:30AM – 3:30PM (Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities Available)
Are you a motivated, confident, and passionate individual looking to start a career in education?
We're working with a number of secondary schools across and the surrounding areas and are seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support pupils and staff. You do not need to be a qualified teacher for this role. If you have the right attitude, strong communication skills, and a positive work ethic, we'll provide the training and support needed to help you succeed.
The Role
So, what is a Cover Supervisor? A Cover Supervisor is responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task throughout the lesson.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies and procedures
- Delivering pre-set work and ensuring pupils stay focused on their learning
- Taking registers and accurately reporting absences
- Adapting quickly to changes in your daily timetable
- Building positive relationships with students and staff
- Maintaining a safe and productive learning environment
Who You Are
This role would suit someone who:
- Has a genuine interest in education and working with young people
- Is confident communicating with large groups of students
- Possesses natural leadership qualities
- Has a sporting, coaching, mentoring, or youth work background
- Is a graduate, undergraduate, or educated to A-Level standard
- Can remain calm, professional, and adaptable in a classroom environment
What We Offer ✅
- Competitive daily rate of £120 per day
- Free training and support before you start
- Opportunities to work across a variety of local secondary schools
- Flexible working to fit around your schedule
- Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in teaching
- Weekly PAYE pay with no umbrella deductions.
- Refer a Friend Scheme - earn £50 when you refer someone who works through Teaching Personnel.
Important Information ✍️
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
To be considered for this role, you will be required to:
- Obtain an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS Certificate (or be willing to apply for one)
- Register with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
- Provide professional references covering your recent employment history
Apply Now
Whether you're looking to begin a career in education, gain valuable classroom experience, or return to the sector, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today using the links below, or contact our Cardiff office on 02921 151 966 for more information.
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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