Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Term-time only hours

Support from experienced staff

Classroom experience opportunity

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking Cover Supervisors in the NG8 area of Nottingham to support two secondary schools from September through the academic year. You will supervise classes during short-term absences and deliver pre-set work across KS3 and KS4, maintaining high standards of behaviour and pupil engagement.

This full-time, term-time-only role offers competitive daily pay and opportunities to gain broader classroom experience while working with experienced school staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong communication and classroom management.
• Calm, reliable approach.
• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Enhanced DBS on update service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson work to classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support pupils to stay focused and complete assigned tasks.
• Record attendance and report issues to teaching staff.
• Provide feedback following lessons where required.
• Maintain a calm and professional classroom environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Calm demeanor

Experience with secondary pupils

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

DBS update service

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: NG8, Nottingham

Pay: £100 - £140 per day, depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, term time only

Start Date: September/October 2026

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

Two secondary schools in the NG8 area is looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to support the team from September throughout the academic year. This role would suit someone with experience working with young people in a school, tutoring, coaching or youth work setting. It may also suit graduates considering teacher training in the future.

The successful candidate will supervise classes during short-term staff absences, ensuring pupils remain on task and follow the work set by teaching staff. You will work across different subject areas and year groups, so confidence in managing behaviour and communicating clearly is important.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson work to classes across KS3 and KS4
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Support pupils to stay focused and complete assigned tasks
• Record attendance and report any issues to teaching staff
• Provide feedback following lessons where required
• Maintain a calm and professional classroom environment

Requirements

• Experience working with secondary-aged pupils
• Good communication and classroom management skills
• A calm and reliable approach
• GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one
• Right to work in the UK

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily pay
• Full-time hours during term time
• Support from experienced school staff
• Opportunity to gain further classroom experience
• Potential for longer-term or permanent opportunities

Safeguarding

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

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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