Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Banbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a mainstream secondary school in Banbury (OX16). You will supervise classes, deliver pre-planned work across a range of subjects, manage behaviour and keep students engaged throughout the lesson.

This long-term placement offers flexible day-to-day work. The role is on-site, contract-based, with PAYE payments and competitive daily rates (£110-£150).

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across the secondary age range.
• Deliver pre-planned work and ensure engagement.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain focus for learning.

Skills

Experience with young people

Classroom management

Deliver pre-planned lessons

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Are you confident managing a classroom and keeping students engaged with their learning?

Do you have experience working with young people in a secondary school setting?

Are you adaptable, reliable and able to confidently deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Banbury. The school provides a supportive learning environment with a focus on maintaining high expectations and encouraging students to engage positively with their education.

The school is looking for a Cover Supervisor for long-term placements, with flexible day-to-day work also available. The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver pre-planned work, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning.

Cover Supervisor

Company: TeacherActive Ltd | Salary: £110 to £150 a day | Hours: Full-time | Location: OX16 | Working pattern: On-site | Job type: Contract | Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 | Closing date: 25 Nov 2026

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A positive 'can-do' attitude

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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CONTACT NUMBER: 01212003224

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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