Cover Supervisor

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Devizes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a role based in Devizes, starting on January 5, 2026. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing classrooms while supporting teacher-led activities. This position offers a daily pay rate of £90 - £120 and requires flexible, professional engagement with students. The agency emphasizes high standards in recruitment and safeguarding processes, ensuring a reliable service for both schools and candidates.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Access to training and support

Fair pay policy

Qualifications

• Experience in a Cover Supervisor or Instructor role within an educational setting.
• Ability to manage classrooms and support teachers effectively.
• Flexible and professional approach to varied teaching environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage classrooms and support learning under teacher supervision.
• Maintain a positive environment for students.
• Identifying and meeting individual student needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Support for teachers

Good communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Elementa Support Services is pleased to present a new contract opportunity for a Cover Supervisor based in Devizes. Our client, a respected educational setting, is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join their team from 5th January 2026, with the position remaining open until further notice.

This role is ideal for candidates with a background in instructor or cover supervisor work, particularly those who have demonstrated experience managing classrooms and supporting learning across various year groups. We are looking for someone who is proactive, adaptable, and committed to maintaining a positive environment for students while supporting teacher‑led activities.

Role Details

• Location: Swindon
• Start Date: 05/01/2026
• Duration: Until further notice
• Rate of Pay: £90 - £120 per day

At Elementa, we pride ourselves on understanding the individual needs of both schools and candidates. We will carefully match the right person to this role based on your experience and professional strengths. Our team ensures high standards of vetting and compliance, providing both schools and workers with a trusted and reliable service.

Candidate Profile

• Experience in a Cover Supervisor or Instructor role within an educational setting
• Adept at managing classrooms and supporting teachers
• Flexible and professional approach to varied teaching environments
• Good organisational and communication skills

If you are passionate about supporting student learning and are looking for a permanent or long‑term contract opportunity, we would be delighted to discuss this role with you further. We ensure our process is straightforward, empathetic, and tailored to your career aspirations.

All applications will be managed by Elementa as the recruitment partner for this APl. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full‑prescreen to assess their suitability for the role. Any appointment will be subject to a successful interview process, satisfactory references, Safeguarding & Prevent training, DBS Enhanced Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless you have a DBS subscribed to the Update Service) and successful completion of (12 week / 60 paid day) employment trial period.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive.
• Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

This role is not suitable for applicants:

• not currently based within the UK
• requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• without UK schools' experience

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email.

Please apply with your full up to date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to.