Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency is looking for Cover Supervisors in Gloucester, starting September 2025. This role allows you to gain classroom experience without immediate commitment to teaching. You will supervise students, deliver lesson plans, and manage classroom behavior. Ideal for graduates or those with strong communication and leadership skills. Competitive pay between £120 and £130 per day, with flexible working hours to suit your availability.

Benefits

FREE Cover Supervisor Training Course

Access to 2,500+ online CPD courses

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working hours

Weekly pay and ongoing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people preferred but not essential.
• Possess an Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary school students across various subjects.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans provided by the school.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

A Levels or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Gloucestershire - We need you!

Start Date: September 2025 | Flexible Hours | Full or Part Time - you choose!

Are you a recent graduate or exploring a future in teaching? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before diving into teacher training? Or are you already working as a Cover Supervisor and feel you deserve better support and flexibility?

Join Tradewind Recruitment as a Cover Supervisor in Gloucester and Cheltenham from September 2025 and become part of a welcoming, forward-thinking network of schools.

Why Become a Cover Supervisor?

• Gain hands-on classroom experience
• Explore a teaching career without committing to teacher training just yet
• Build confidence in leading lessons and managing student behaviour
• Work in a variety of subjects - no subject knowledge required!

What Will You Do?

• Supervise secondary school students (ages 11-16) across various subjects
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans provided by the school
• Maintain a positive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students stay on task
• Support students and be a visible presence in the classroom

You\'ll Benefit From:

• FREE Cover Supervisor Training Course (CPD-certified)
• Access to 2,500+ online CPD courses via The National College
• Competitive daily pay: £120 to £130 PAYE
• Flexible working - 2 to 5 days per week based on your availability
• Weekly pay, ongoing support, and development opportunities

Requirements:

• A Levels or equivalent qualifications
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience working with young people (preferred, not essential - mentoring, coaching, tutoring, etc.)
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

Graduates or professionals in:

English, Maths, Science, Humanities, Drama, Psychology, PE/Sport, Business, or any subject with strong communication and leadership skills.

Why Join Tradewind?

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible 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 put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer