Cover Supervisor

Supply Staff Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Supply Staff Ltd is seeking confident and experienced Cover Supervisors for day-to-day supply work across primary schools in Taunton, Somerset. You will supervise pupils and deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the usual teaching staff.

Opportunities include short-notice bookings with flexible availability. Enhanced DBS on Update Service is preferred, and candidates must comply with UK safeguarding regulations. Reliable daily pay is provided through the framework.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in a school or educational setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom and maintaining clear expectations.
• Availability for day-to-day supply and short-notice bookings.
• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Full compliance with UK safeguarding regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day cover for absent school staff, including short-notice bookings.
• Supervise pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and follow the instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set.
• Maintain positive behaviour and effective classroom management.
• Report concerns or incidents to the appropriate school staff.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Classroom management

Availability for day-to-day supply

Education

Enhanced DBS on Update Service

Job description

Job Title

Primary School Cover Supervisor

Location

Taunton, Somerset

Job Type

Day to Day Supply

Pay Rate

£110 - £125 per day

Job Overview

Looking for flexible work in education? Supply Staff Ltd is seeking confident and experienced Cover Supervisors for day-to-day supply work across primary schools in Taunton, Somerset. Opportunities include short-notice bookings when schools experience staff absences, making this ideal for candidates who can be flexible and available to work at short notice. You will supervise pupils and deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the usual teaching staff. All lesson planning and marking will be provided, allowing you to focus on supervising pupils, supporting learning and maintaining positive classroom behaviour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day cover for absent school staff, including short-notice bookings.
• Supervise pupils during lessons and classroom activities.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and follow the instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete the work set.
• Maintain positive behaviour and effective classroom management.
• Report concerns or incidents to the appropriate school staff.

Requirements:

• Previous experience supervising children in a school or educational setting.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom and maintaining clear expectations.
• Availability for day-to-day supply and short-notice bookings.
• A flexible, reliable and professional approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willing to apply.
• Full compliance with standard UK school safeguarding regulations.

Why Supply Staff Ltd:

• Flexible day-to-day supply opportunities across Taunton and Somerset.
• Reliable daily pay via framework guidelines.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placements.