Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Bristol starting October 2025. This role offers classroom experience with flexible placements in secondary schools. Candidates should have A Levels and strong communication skills, with no prior teaching experience required. Competitive pay ranges from £110 to £130 per day, accommodating various schedules.

Benefits

Free Cover Supervisor course

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working schedule

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 is preferred.
• No prior teaching experience is necessary, but enthusiasm is desired.
• Enhanced DBS disclosure and professional references are required.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Engage with students and facilitate productive class sessions.
• Control classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Education

A Levels in relevant subjects

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor - October 2025

Are you a recent college graduate or considering a career in education? Do you want to gain classroom experience as a Cover Supervisor and get a feel for teaching? Tradewind Recruitment is looking for a Future Cover Supervisor for secondary schools in Bristol, starting from October 2025 on short or long-term placements.

Tradewind provide a free Cover Supervisor course and access to 2,500 CPD courses, helping you upskill and continually develop your abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment
• Engage with students and facilitate productive class sessions
• Control classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Present a lesson with the resources provided (subject knowledge not required)

Salary and hours

Competitive pay ranging from £110-£130 per day PAYE, Monday to Friday, with flexible days to accommodate your availability. Whether you can commit to a full week or just a few days, we will work with your schedule.

Requirements

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 (preferred)
• A Levels in relevant subjects
• Enhanced DBS disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references
• Legal right to work in the UK
• No prior teaching experience is necessary, but enthusiasm, communication skills, and a minimum of A Levels (preferably in English, Maths, Science, Business, Drama, Psychology, Humanities, or Sports) are desired

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll work in secondary schools, overseeing various subjects and ensuring the smooth delivery of lesson plans.

How to apply

Click 'Apply now' to start your journey as a Cover Supervisor in Bristol, or contact Tom Townley at (phone number removed) / (url removed) for more information.

Support and company values

At Tradewind, we understand that our teachers are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing you with strong support and development opportunities, including:

• Your income matters: we aim to secure the highest rate of pay and provide the best possible guidance
• Your development matters: free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars, and resources via the National College
• Your flexibility matters: we tailor the working week to you—daily supply, long-term contracts, and permanent positions all available, all local to you
• Your wellbeing matters: we place people at the heart of what we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running

We pride ourselves on exceptional service to our candidates and are an Equal Opportunities Employer.