Calm, Authoritative Classroom Leader (Cover Supervisor)

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check assistance

Free safeguarding training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across Swindon and surrounding areas. You will enter classrooms, establish calm, structured environments and maintain high expectations even when teaching staff are unavailable.

Experience in education is not mandatory; candidates from disciplined backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role involves safeguarding checks and DBS clearance as part of the recruitment process.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience is not essential.
• Background in disciplined environments is welcomed (military, police, security, emergency services).
• Ability to lead, communicate, manage behaviour and create a structured learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a calm, positive learning environment when teachers are absent.
• Walk into a classroom and command respect without raising your voice.
• Set clear expectations and manage student behaviour.
• Keep students focused and engaged with the work provided.
• Build positive relationships while maintaining boundaries.

Skills

Confident presence

Communication skills

Discipline & leadership

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Independent decisions

Tools

DBS check

Job description

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across Swindon and surrounding areas. You will enter classrooms, establish calm, structured environments and maintain high expectations even when teaching staff are unavailable.

Experience in education is not mandatory; candidates from disciplined backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The role involves safeguarding checks and DBS clearance as part of the recruitment process.