Unqualified Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Secondary Cover Supervisor (Unqualified)
Location: Gloucester
Contract Type: Permanent / Temporary / Part-Time

About the Role:

Are you confident, reliable, and great at working with young people? We are looking for an enthusiastic Unqualified Cover Supervisor to join our team in Trowbridge. Whether you’re a recent graduate, former teaching assistant, sports coach, youth worker—or simply someone with the right presence and passion—this could be the perfect step into education.

In this role, you’ll step into classrooms across Key Stages 3 and 4 when teachers are absent. Your job will be to keep lessons running smoothly using prepared materials and ensure students remain focused and engaged.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising pre-set lessons across a range of secondary school subjects

• Managing classroom behaviour using school policies and support

• Encouraging a positive and focused learning environment

• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate

• Taking initiative and adapting to different classrooms and routines

• Logging attendance and brief feedback for teaching staff

What We’re Looking For:

• A confident, professional attitude and strong classroom presence

• Great communication skills and the ability to relate to young people

• A calm, resilient approach to managing behaviour

• Good time management and organisational abilities

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, clubs, youth work, sports) is beneficial but not essential

• A genuine interest in education and helping students succeed

What We Offer:

• Flexible working – choose the days that suit you

• Full training and ongoing support provided

• Opportunities to gain experience and explore a future career in teaching

• Clear guidance and behaviour policies to support your role

• Friendly schools and supportive colleagues across the region

• Option to move into long-term roles if desired

If you’re ready to step into the classroom, gain valuable experience, and make a difference in local schools, we’d love to hear from you!

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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