Cover supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Wellingborough is seeking Cover Supervisors to ensure continuity in students’ education during teacher absences. The role involves lesson coverage, student support, and providing engaging educational experiences. Free training and opportunities for paid exam invigilation are included, making this an accessible entry into the education sector.

Benefits

Free training

Paid exam invigilation work

Qualifications

• Experience with children is highly desirable.
• A child-only enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one) is required.
• Flexibility to work across various subjects and age groups.

Responsibilities

• Cover lessons in the absence of regular teachers.
• Provide support and guidance to students during class.
• Give constructive feedback to the permanent teacher.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

Experience in teaching, leading, or coaching

Subject-specific qualifications

Job description

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Wellingborough

Do you have experience working with children and want to make a difference in students’ educational journeys within a school environment?

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors to join our team and work in schools in Wellingborough and the surrounding areas to cover lessons during teacher absences.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring students continue to receive high-quality education in the absence of their regular teacher. You’ll work closely with other staff members to deliver engaging and informative lessons that are pre-planned by the permanent teacher. You will also be responsible for supporting students who may require extra assistance during lessons and providing guidance on classwork.

It is important that you are able to provide constructive feedback to the permanent teacher or relevant faculty members where appropriate.

You’ll need to be flexible and adaptable, as you may be asked to cover a variety of subjects and year groups. An innovative and inclusive approach to lesson delivery is also essential to ensure students of all abilities can access and understand the content.

During quieter periods for cover—particularly in the summer term—there are opportunities for paid exam invigilation work, which offers a valuable way to stay involved in the school environment. Free training is also available, ensuring you feel fully confident and prepared in your role.

Requirements

• Teaching qualifications are not required, but experience in teaching, leading, or coaching groups of students is highly desirable.
• Subject-specific qualifications are advantageous.
• Strong classroom management skills.
• Adaptable and flexible, able to work with all age groups and abilities.
• A child-only enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
• Overseas police clearance if applicable.

About us

Teaching Personnel is a leading education recruitment agency, committed to providing high-quality service to schools and education professionals. As a Cover Supervisor with Teaching Personnel, you'll have a dedicated consultant who will support you throughout your journey, giving you access to a wide range of job opportunities tailored to your needs and preferences.

If you’re passionate about supporting young learners and want to play a key role in their education, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us your up-to-date CV, and one of our consultants will be in touch.

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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