Cover Supervisor

Supply Staff Limited; North Weston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor for day-to-day supply in Portishead, Somerset. The role involves supervising pupils, delivering teacher-provided work, and maintaining a calm, productive learning environment.

Ideal candidates will have experience with children in educational settings, strong classroom management, and excellent communication and organisational skills. Safeguarding knowledge is desirable, with flexible day-to-day assignments across local primary schools.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supervising children in a school or educational setting.
• Confidence managing a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A responsible, adaptable and professional approach.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Relevant education or childcare qualifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
• Deliver work and instructions provided by the class teacher.
• Maintain a calm, safe and productive learning environment.
• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Respond appropriately to classroom queries and situations.
• Follow school policies, including safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Classroom management

Confidence

Education

Education/childcare qualifications desirable

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Portishead, Somerset

Job Type: Day to Day Supply

Pay Rate: 110- 125 per day

Job Overview

Supply Staff Ltd is recruiting reliable and confident Cover Supervisors for day-to-day supply opportunities in primary schools across Portishead.

This role is ideal for candidates with previous experience working with children in an educational setting who can confidently supervise pupils, follow the teacher's instructions and maintain a positive learning environment.

Lesson planning and marking are provided, allowing you to focus on supervising pupils and supporting classroom routines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils during lessons and classroom activities.

• Deliver work and instructions provided by the class teacher.

• Maintain a calm, safe and productive learning environment.

• Encourage positive behaviour and pupil engagement.

• Respond appropriately to classroom queries and situations.

• Follow school policies, including safeguarding procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience supervising children in a school or educational setting.

• Confidence managing a classroom and maintaining positive behaviour.

• Strong communication and organisational skills.

• A responsible, adaptable and professional approach.

• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

• Relevant education or childcare qualifications are desirable.

Why Supply Staff Ltd?

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Flexible day-to-day supply work.

• Opportunities to work across local primary schools.

• Support from a dedicated recruitment team.