Secondary Cover Supervisor – Full-Time Roles (January Start)
Location: Secondary schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)
Pay: £120 per day
Are you confident in front of a class and looking for a role that’s both rewarding and varied? We’re currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work full-time across a range of welcoming secondary schools in the RCT area.
This role is ideal if you enjoy working with young people, want to gain valuable classroom experience, or are considering a future career in education. No two days are the same, and you’ll play a key role in keeping learning moving when teachers are absent.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into the classroom to supervise lessons that are already planned. Your focus will be on maintaining a calm, productive environment where students can stay on task.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supervising pre-set lessons across KS3 and KS4
- Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Creating a positive and focused learning environment
- Taking registers and following safeguarding procedures at all times
- Encouraging students to engage with their work
Who We’re Looking For
This role would suit someone who:
- Has experience working with young people (schools, youth work, sports coaching, care, etc.)
- Communicates clearly and confidently
- Can manage behaviour calmly and consistently
- Is happy to work across different schools in RCT
- Has some knowledge of the secondary curriculum (helpful, but not essential)
What You’ll Need
Before starting, you’ll need:
- An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service
- Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
- Two professional references covering the last two years
Don’t worry if you don’t have these yet — we’ll support you through the process.
Why Work With Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily pay
- Free training and access to CPD courses
- Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant
- Opportunities for flexible and long-term placements close to home
Please make sure your CV includes a full 10-year work history, with months and years clearly shown.
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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