Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Norwich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD training

Guaranteed Work Scheme

Weekly pay

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a Secondary Cover Supervisor for a Norwich-based secondary school. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, support students with tasks, and help maintain a positive, safe learning environment.

This temporary role is ideal for graduates or staff seeking school experience. You will work under the guidance of teachers, manage classroom behaviour, and provide feedback on student progress. Weekly pay and ongoing agency support are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or related roles is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom and engaging groups of students.
• Flexible, proactive, and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of secondary subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Support students to stay engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Create a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and progress.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff across the school.
• Support wider school activities and duties where required.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom leadership

Communication skills

Adaptable

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor | Norwich

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in their education? Are you considering a career in teaching or looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting? We're looking for a motivated and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Norwich.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher. You will support students in completing their work, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure high standards of behaviour are upheld across a range of subjects.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, or experienced school support staff looking to build their experience in education.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of secondary subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies and expectations.
• Support students to stay engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Create a positive, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and progress.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff across the school.
• Support wider school activities and duties where required.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or support capacity is desirable.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom management skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom and engaging groups of students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A flexible, proactive, and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Access to CPD training and professional development opportunities.
• Guaranteed Work Scheme for selected applicants, offering additional job security.
• Competitive weekly pay, including additional pay for longer commutes or extended hours.
• Easy-to-use online systems and timesheets.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

Whether you're an aspiring teacher looking to gain classroom experience or someone with experience working with young people looking for a rewarding new role, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.