Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses access

Dedicated consultant

Potential for long-term roles

Top 100 employer

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking experienced Cover Supervisors, ECTs and Qualified Teachers for Taunton starting September 2026. Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities across Taunton from September 2026.

Roles involve supervising secondary classes, delivering pre-prepared materials and maintaining a positive learning environment. Competitive daily pay and access to extensive CPD resources are offered through our National College partnership.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising secondary classes in a school setting.
• Ability to deliver pre-prepared lesson materials clearly.
• Strong behaviours management to maintain a productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes when the regular teacher is absent.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and instructions to students.
• Maintain calm, fair, and consistent classroom behaviour.
• Create a positive and productive learning environment.
• Monitor student engagement and ensure completion of work.
• Support students with their learning as needed.
• Adapt to different subjects, year groups and school environments.
• Communicate effectively with teachers and school leaders.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Lesson delivery

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for experienced Cover Supervisors, ECTs and Qualified Teachers to work in Taunton starting September 2026.

Flexible day-to-day and longer-term opportunities across Taunton from September 2026.

Key Details

Location: Taunton

Start date: September 2026

Pay rate: £110-£130 per day

Competitive pay: Rates of £110-£130 per day

What You Will Do

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary school classes when the regular teacher is unavailable, ensuring students remain focused and learning continues.

• Supervising secondary school classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and clearly communicating instructions.
• Managing classroom behaviour calmly, fairly and consistently.
• Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
• Monitoring student engagement and ensuring work is completed.
• Supporting students with their learning where appropriate.
• Adapting to different subjects, year groups and school environments.
• Communicating effectively with teaching staff and school leaders.
• Following safeguarding and school policies.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: Rates of £110-£130 per day, with our consultants always seeking the best available rate.
• Flexibility: Day-to-day and longer-term opportunities to suit your availability.
• Variety: Gain experience across different secondary schools throughout Taunton and the surrounding areas.
• Professional development: Access to over 2,500 free CPD courses, webinars and resources through the National College.
• Dedicated support: A dedicated consultant to support you throughout registration and placement.
• Career opportunities: Supply work can lead to longer-term and permanent positions.
• A trusted employer: Proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for four consecutive years.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer.