Supply/Cover Supervisor
Job description
Supply/Cover Supervisor – Ideal for ECTs
Location: Plymouth
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Daily Rate: £120 – £145 (based on experience)
Start Date: Flexible – Immediate work available
Are you an ECT looking for classroom experience before your first teaching role in September?
This is a great opportunity to gain paid, hands-on experience in secondary schools across Plymouth while maintaining flexibility and building confidence in behaviour management and classroom delivery.
The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be:
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Supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of teaching staff
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Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment
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Supporting students with their learning and keeping them on task
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Reporting any issues to the relevant staff at the end of the day
Who This Role Is Perfect For:
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Early Career Teachers (ECTs) wanting experience in a school environment before September
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Individuals with some experience working with young people, ideally in a school, tutoring, or youth setting
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Confident, adaptable professionals who can step into a range of subjects and year groups
What We Offer:
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Competitive daily rates: £110 – £125, depending on experience
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Choose your availability: work as few or as many days as you like around your current commitments
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A chance to build confidence and networks ahead of your first ECT role
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Ongoing support and optional CPD opportunities
Requirements:
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Degree or relevant qualification (QTS not essential for this role, but ideal for ECTs)
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Strong classroom presence and communication skills
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Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
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Availability between 8:30am – 3:30pm
Whether you're looking for a few days a week or full-time cover work, we’d love to hear from you. Build your classroom experience, get to know local schools and earn a competitive daily rate while preparing for your first teaching post.
Apply today and start gaining valuable school-based experience immediately!
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.
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