Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Oxford, Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & certificates

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme (£100)

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors for Oxford-based secondary schools. Roles available part-time and full-time with ASAP start, offering flexibility around your availability.

You will supervise classes, deliver prepared work across subjects, and help maintain positive pupil engagement and behaviour across KS3 and KS4. The role suits those with experience with young people, strong communication skills, and a proactive, adaptable approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable.
• Confidence supervising classes across KS3/KS4.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver pre-prepared work across subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain focused and supported.
• Follow lesson plans and instructions left by teaching staff.
• Be proactive, reliable and adaptable to support young people’s education.

Skills

Experience with pupils

KS3/KS4 supervision

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Follow lesson plans

Proactive and reliable

Job description

Are you confident managing a classroom and keeping secondary school students engaged, focused and motivated throughout their lessons?

Are you experienced in working with young people and able to maintain positive behaviour while creating a productive learning environment?

Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time work that will allow you to gain valuable experience within secondary education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school based in Oldbury Wells, who are looking for confident, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors. The school offers a supportive learning environment where staff work together to maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and pupil progress.

We are looking for Cover Supervisors for temporary part-time and full-time roles with an ASAP start, offering flexibility around your availability. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-prepared work across a range of subjects, manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 remain focused and supported throughout their lessons.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable
• Confidence supervising classes across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to confidently follow lesson plans and instructions left by teaching staff
• A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach with a genuine interest in supporting young people's education

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.

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.

Cover Supervisor

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £100 to £120 a day Hours: Full-time Location: OX5 6LF Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 23 Oct 2026 Closing date: 22 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Oxford

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you confident managing a classroom and keeping secondary school students engaged, focused and motivated throughout their lessons?

Are you experienced in working with young people and able to maintain positive behaviour while creating a productive learning environment?

Are you looking for flexible part-time or full-time work that will allow you to gain valuable experience within secondary education?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive secondary school based in Oldbury Wells, who are looking for confident, enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors. The school offers a supportive learning environment where staff work together to maintain high expectations for behaviour, engagement and pupil progress.

We are looking for Cover Supervisors for temporary part-time and full-time roles with an ASAP start, offering flexibility around your availability. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-prepared work across a range of subjects, manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4 remain focused and supported throughout their lessons.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people is desirable
• Confidence supervising classes across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to confidently follow lesson plans and instructions left by teaching staff
• A proactive, reliable and adaptable approach with a genuine interest in supporting young people's education

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

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.

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