cover supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor for a full‑time, long‑term temporary role in Newport. You will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver pre‑planned work and ensure students stay engaged.

The ideal candidate will have experience with secondary students, strong classroom and behaviour management, and excellent communication and organisation skills. This role offers market‑leading pay and a supportive consultant network.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification or degree is desirable.
• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Experience supervising groups of young people.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A confident, adaptable and enthusiastic approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across the secondary age range and deliver pre-planned work.
• Manage classroom behaviour and keep students focused and engaged in learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Adaptable and enthusiastic

Education

Relevant qualification or degree desirable

Job description

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor who can effectively manage a secondary classroom?

Do you have experience working with young people and supporting them to remain engaged with their learning?

Are you an adaptable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking for your next full-time, long-term opportunity in Newport?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Newport that is committed to providing an engaging and inclusive learning environment. The school promotes high expectations and encourages students to develop their confidence, independence and enthusiasm for learning.

The school is looking to appoint a confident Cover Supervisor on a full-time, long-term temporary basis with an immediate start. The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver pre-planned work, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain focused and engaged in their learning.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• A relevant qualification or degree is desirable


• Experience working with secondary-aged students


• Experience supervising groups of young people


• Excellent classroom and behaviour management


• Strong communication and organisational skills


• A confident, adaptable and enthusiastic approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process


• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel


• Market leading rates of pay


• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

cover supervisor

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £108 to £120 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: NP20

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 19 Oct 2026

Closing date: 18 Nov 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Newport

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £108 - £120 per day

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.