Cover Supervisor - Full-Time | November Start

Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
£120 per day
Training Available | No Teaching Qualification Required

Looking for a rewarding role where every day is different?

Teaching Personnel is recruiting confident and enthusiastic individuals to work as Cover Supervisors in secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf from November 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers, teaching assistants, support workers, or anyone with experience working with young people.

If you're confident leading groups, enjoy helping young people succeed, and want a role that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Become a Cover Supervisor?

• Earn £120 per day
• Full-time, long-term opportunities available
• Gain valuable classroom experience
• Ideal stepping stone into teaching or education careers
• Work in welcoming local secondary schools
• Free CPD and professional development training
• Dedicated support from your local Teaching Personnel consultant

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons when teachers are absent, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning.

You will be responsible for:

• Supervising classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
• Delivering lesson instructions provided by teachers
• Managing classroom behaviour positively and effectively
• Encouraging student participation and engagement
• Maintaining a safe and productive learning environment
• Recording attendance and following school safeguarding procedures

No lesson planning or marking required.

Who Would Suit This Role?

We are looking for candidates who are:

• Confident speaking in front of groups
• Positive, resilient, and adaptable
• Strong communicators with excellent classroom presence
• Passionate about supporting young people
• Able to travel to secondary schools across RCT

Experience in any of the following is highly desirable:

• Schools or education settings
• Sports coaching
• Youth work
• Outdoor education
• Customer-facing leadership roles
• Support work or care settings
• Training or mentoring roles

Requirements

To work in schools, you'll need:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• EWC Registration (or willingness to register)
• Two professional references covering the last two years

Don't worry if you don't already have these in place. Our team will guide you through the process.

Why Choose Teaching Personnel?

As the UK's leading education recruitment agency, we support thousands of education professionals each year and partner with schools across South Wales.

You'll benefit from:

✅ Competitive weekly pay
✅ Local work opportunities close to home
✅ Free access to CPD and training courses
✅ Long-term and permanent career opportunities
✅ Personal support from an experienced education consultant

Apply Today

If you're ready to gain valuable classroom experience, develop transferable skills, and make a positive impact in secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV.

Please ensure your CV includes a full employment and education history covering the last 10 years, with all months and years clearly listed.

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