Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Compton Dando; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Higher pay rate

CPD courses

Flexible work options

Consultant support

Top 100 employer

Equal opportunities

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking a Secondary Cover Supervisor to support North Somerset schools. You will supervise classes in the regular teacher's absence, follow pre-prepared lesson plans and maintain a productive learning environment.

This role suits someone confident, reliable and well-organised with strong behaviour management skills. Opportunities range from daily supply to longer-term placements across North Somerset, with ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• Experience as a secondary cover supervisor or in a similar education support role.
• Able to follow pre-prepared lesson plans and maintain a focused learning environment.
• Confident, reliable and well-organised with strong behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary school classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and communicating instructions clearly.
• Managing classroom behaviour firmly, fairly and consistently.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and productive learning environment.
• Monitoring student engagement and ensuring work is completed.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Communicating effectively with teaching staff and school leaders.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and professional expectations.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Reliability

Organisation

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - North Somerset

North Somerset

Start date: September 2026

Pay rate: £120-£140 per day

Looking for work in September?

About Tradewind Recruitment

Tradewind Recruitment is currently speaking with experienced Cover Supervisors and education professionals about opportunities across North Somerset.

Whether you're looking for daily supply, a longer-term placement or greater flexibility around your working week, we have opportunities available across a range of secondary schools.

Tradewind Recruitment is building its team of education professionals ahead of the new academic year, with opportunities ranging from daily supply to longer-term placements across North Somerset.

At Tradewind, we specialise in connecting skilled education professionals with schools across the UK.

We work closely with candidates and schools to match experience, availability and requirements, helping education professionals find roles that fit their circumstances and career plans.

With over 240 5-star Google reviews from our candidates, past and present, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, responsive service.

The Opportunity

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes when the regular teacher is unavailable, ensuring students remain focused and learning continues.

You may work across different subjects and year groups, following pre-prepared lesson plans and maintaining a well-managed classroom.

This role would suit someone who is confident in a classroom, reliable, organised and able to manage student behaviour effectively.

With supply work, you can choose from a range of opportunities and build experience across different secondary schools.

Your Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary school classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and clearly communicating instructions.
• Managing classroom behaviour firmly, fairly and consistently.
• Maintaining a safe, structured and productive learning environment.
• Monitoring student engagement and ensuring work is completed.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Communicating effectively with teaching staff and school leaders.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and professional expectations.

What We Offer

• Your income matters: We will always seek to secure you the highest rate of pay possible, with rates of £120-£140 per day for these opportunities.
• Your development matters: Access over 2,500 free CPD courses, webinars and resources through the National College.
• Your flexibility matters: Choose from daily supply, longer-term contracts and permanent positions depending on your availability and career plans.
• Your support matters: Our experienced consultants will work with you throughout the registration and placement process.
• Your employer matters: We are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years.
• We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional service to our candidates and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.