Cover Supervisor

Teacheractive Limited; Bardwell; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking Cover Supervisors to manage classrooms in secondary schools when teachers are absent. The role emphasizes strong communication and classroom management, without the need for subject expertise or lesson planning. Successful candidates will receive in-house training and are expected to work flexibly across various age groups and departments. The position offers competitive pay and a dedicated support team to assist with onboarding.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market-leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme up to £200

Qualifications

• Ability to manage a class of students aged 11 to 16.
• Adaptable to cover various subjects without prior subject knowledge.
• Must be flexible and work across different departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage behaviour in the classroom to keep students engaged.
• Provide supervision in the absence of teachers.
• Cover different subjects and age ranges.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Flexibility

Job description

Are you looking to develop your expertise in education?

Do you have strong classroom management?

Are you looking for an opportunity to work within different school settings?

TeacherActive are proud to be working with several Secondary schools across Durham. We are seeking quality Cover Supervisors to manage a classroom when a teacher is unexpectedly absent, ensuring that students remain on task and their learning continues.

The role of Cover Supervisor doesn't include planning or preparation and no subject knowledge is necessary. However, strong communication and classroom management are vital. TeacherActive provide free in‑house CPD training for the position with training tips and tricks to support your professional development.

Responsibilities

• Be confident in your ability to manage a class of students within the age range of 11 to 16.
• Cover a variety of different subjects and be adaptable.
• Manage behaviour in the classroom to ensure students remain engaged.
• Be flexible to work throughout the school within different departments and with different age ranges daily.

Benefits

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme. *Terms and Conditions apply*
• 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.

If you are interested in this position, then click “APPLY NOW” and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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CONTACT NUMBER: 0191 580 7888

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment. TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.