Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Cover Supervisors to support young people's education in vibrant secondary schools. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage with students aged 11-16, ensuring they remain focused and productive during teachers' absences. While no formal teaching qualifications are required, the ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a calm presence, and a passion for education. With flexible working arrangements and competitive pay rates, this position allows you to make a real difference in a dynamic learning environment. If you’re enthusiastic about supporting students and enhancing their learning experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Flexible work-life balance

Ongoing support from consultants

Opportunities to fast-track your career

Free online safeguarding training

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people, preferably in education.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to connect with students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lessons.
• Manage student behavior and maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Classroom Management

Adaptability

Education

Experience working with children

No formal teaching qualification required

Job description

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Swindon
Contract: Both full and part time applicants considered
Start Date: Term 5/6

Are you passionate about supporting the education and development of young people? Protocol education are working with vibrant and inclusive secondary schools, and seeking new dedicated Cover Supervisors to join their teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the classroom, supporting students aged 11-16 in a dynamic learning environment.

About the Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step in to manage classrooms during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-set work and maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere. This is an unqualified position, meaning no formal teaching qualification is required – we’re looking for enthusiasm, resilience, and the ability to connect with young people.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects, delivering pre-prepared lessons.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies to create a safe and focused environment.
• Support students in completing tasks and answering basic queries.
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to the wider school community.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and behaviour during cover lessons.

Who We’re Looking For:
While this is an unqualified role and no teaching qualification is necessary, we’d love to hear from candidates who bring:

• Previous experience working with children or young people (preferably in an educational setting, such as a school, youth group, or tutoring environment).
• Confidence in managing groups and maintaining a calm, authoritative presence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with students and staff.
• Adaptability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• A passion for education and supporting student success.

Experience in a school setting is a bonus, but not essential – we value transferable skills and a willingness to learn!

What We Offer You:

• Competitive pay rates through PAYE—because your talent deserves to be rewarded.
• A flexible work-life balance that fits around your commitments—you’re in control.
• Ongoing support from our friendly team of consultants—we’ve got your back.
• Opportunities to fast-track your career—today’s supply role could be tomorrow’s permanent position.

We work with all schools throughout Swindon, Wiltshire, Bristol, Bath, NE Somerset, Somerset, South Glos and surrounding areas. If this role is not in your area, please do still apply. There will be a school and role nearby!

If you are interested in this role please apply through this advert or apply on our Protocol Education website.

Please note, to apply for this role you must have right to work in the UK.

If you feel you would be great for this role, apply today!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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