Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Melksham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational provider is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Wiltshire to support secondary schools. The ideal candidate will supervise classes, maintain engagement, and support student learning without needing formal teaching qualifications. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to start a career in education.

Benefits

Wide range of CPD courses

Value contributions of staff

Potential career progression in education

Qualifications

• Experience supporting or working with students (in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar).
• No formal teaching qualifications are required.
• Committed, flexible, and ready to get stuck in.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Support students to follow set lesson plans.
• Help maintain a calm and positive classroom environment.
• Be a reliable and enthusiastic member of the school community.

Skills

Passion for working with young people

Strong communication skills

Behaviour management skills

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor – Wiltshire

We’re on the hunt for a resourceful and self-motivated Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools in the Wiltshire area. This role is ideal if you enjoy working with young people and want to play a key part in their learning journey. You’ll step into the classroom when teachers are away, keeping lessons on track and helping students stay engaged and focused.

Protocol Education works with a wide range of schools across the area and can help you find the perfect match. We can support a long-term placement in the same school or provide the variation of day-to-day supply.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher
• Supporting students to follow set lesson plans
• Helping to maintain a calm and positive classroom environment
• Being a reliable and enthusiastic member of the school community

Requirements

• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Experience supporting or working with students (in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Someone committed, flexible, and ready to get stuck in
• NO FORMAL TEACHING QUALIFICATIONS ARE REQUIRED

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a welcoming team that values your contribution and offers opportunities to grow. Many Cover Supervisors go on to train as teachers, so this role is a brilliant stepping stone if you’re considering a long-term career in education.

We have a wide range of CPD courses (many of which are free of charge) to help you progress in your education career or reinforce learning.

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply—there will be a school and role nearby.

Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award 2022, REC audited, Investor In People, CPD Member

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or via the Protocol Education website.

We pride ourselves on employing a wide range of educators from a variety of backgrounds and settings who are passionate and caring individuals to educate children and young people within our schools.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have the right to work in the UK.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance “Keeping Children Safe in Education”; this may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer free online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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