Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Moulton; On-site; GBP 14,760 - 22,140; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training before you start

Flexible working to suit availability

Ongoing support from education team

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in Northamptonshire secondary schools from September 2026. Start date: September 2026. No prior teaching experience is required as full training and ongoing support are provided to graduates aspiring to teacher training.

You will supervise classes, deliver pre‑prepared materials, manage behaviour, and gain invaluable classroom experience across a variety of schools with flexible day‑to‑day and longer‑term assignments.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (or are due to graduate before September 2026).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are confident, organised, and adaptable.
• Have a genuine interest in working with young people and education.
• Are committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Delivering pre‑pared lesson materials.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged.
• Working in a variety of welcoming secondary schools throughout Northamptonshire.
• Flexible opportunities with both day‑to‑day and longer‑term assignments available.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Degree (or due to graduate before Sep 2026)

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Northamptonshire Secondary Schools

Start Date: September 2026

Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training? We are recruiting enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Northamptonshire from September 2026.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, manage classroom behaviour, and support students in maintaining a positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your classroom management skills, build confidence, and gain first‑hand experience in secondary education.

No previous teaching experience is required. We provide full training and ongoing support, making this an ideal role for graduates who are passionate about education and eager to explore a future in teaching.

The role includes:

• Supervising classes across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Delivering pre‑prepared lesson materials.
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged.
• Working in a variety of welcoming secondary schools throughout Northamptonshire.
• Flexible opportunities with both day‑to‑day and longer‑term assignments available.

We’re looking for candidates who:

• Hold a degree (or are due to graduate before September 2026).
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are confident, organised, and adaptable.
• Have a genuine interest in working with young people and education.
• Are committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism.

What we offer:

• Full training before you start.
• Ongoing support from an experienced education team.
• Opportunities to gain invaluable classroom experience.
• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• A fantastic stepping stone into teacher training or a long‑term career in education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

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