Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for mainstream secondary schools in the Derby area, starting January 2026. In this vital role, you will manage classrooms and ensure students are engaged with tasks set by teachers. Ideal candidates have experience with children aged 3-18 and possess strong classroom management skills. This position offers flexible opportunities, competitive pay, and the chance to influence students' educational journey.

Benefits

Good rates of pay

Control over work and pay

Support in finding the right roles

Responsibilities

• Manage children in the classroom and ensure they are working on tasks set.
• Help ensure continuity of provision for students across all age groups.

Skills

Experience working with children aged between 3-18

Good classroom management skills

Excitement about working with children

Ability to be proactive and get involved

Job description

Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor for work in mainstream secondary schools in the Derby area for a January 2026 start. This Cover Supervisor role is a role that encompasses all year groups from years 7 to 11, up to year 13 in schools that have 6th form sections. The role of Cover Supervisor is a vital and valued role within the school, helping to ensure continuity of provision for students across all age groups

The role of Cover Supervisor will be in the Secondary phase, and is to manage the children in the classroom and ensure they are working on the tasks set. The lesson plans will be set by the teacher you would be covering and all work will be handed to you by your line manager.

The ideal Cover Supervisor will have:

• Experience working with children aged between 3-18 (tutoring, mentoring, 1-1, coaching etc.)
• Good classroom management skills
• Excitement about working with children
• Ability to be proactive and get involved

If you are an experienced Cover Supervisor and want supply roles that give you more control over your work and pay, or you are looking to start your journey as a Cover Supervisor,/Teaching Assistant get started now by calling Tom on 0115 824 1888 or email [e-mail]

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 environmentp>

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.