Cover Supervisor

Step Teachers; Bath; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Step Teachers in Bath is seeking a capable Cover Supervisor for a long-term temporary and ongoing role starting September 2026. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, supervise students, and support pupils to stay engaged and on task in a secondary school setting.

The ideal candidate will have strong behaviour management, excellent communication, and the ability to lead a classroom with confidence. This role offers weekly PAYE pay and a supportive environment for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Confident leading a classroom and managing groups of students.
• Flexible, organised, and professional approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Supervising students and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies.
• Supporting students with completing set work.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and behaviour.
• Promoting high standards of attendance, engagement, and conduct.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Classroom leadership

Organised & flexible

Relationship-building

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Long-term temporary and ongoing, starting September 2026

Hereis a highly regarded secondary school with a strong reputation for academic achievement, student development, and high expectations of behaviour and conduct. The school provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

The school benefits from a committed staff team and a positive culture that supports both student success and professional development.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Supervising students and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour in accordance with school policies
• Supporting students with completing set work
• Providing feedback to teaching staff regarding lesson progress and behaviour
• Promoting high standards of attendance, engagement, and conduct

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is desirable
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Confident leading a classroom and managing groups of students
• Flexible, organised, and professional approach
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary – dependent on experience – is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional wellâ€‐being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.