Cover Supervisor

Elementa Support Services Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational support provider is looking for an experienced Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary academy in Weston-super-Mare. The role requires supervising classes, maintaining an orderly environment, and commitment to student wellbeing. Ideal candidates should possess strong classroom management skills and be able to cover various subjects. This full-time position starts on January 5th, 2026, and offers competitive pay along with weekly payroll, ensuring financial security for candidates.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Training & Support

Fair pay policy

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor or Instructor within secondary education.
• Prepared to undertake required vetting & compliance checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and managing classes in the absence of a regular teacher.
• Maintaining an orderly classroom environment to support student learning.
• Following lesson plans provided by teachers.
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students during lessons.
• Reporting on student behaviour and progress as required.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Ability to cover a range of subjects

Professional and approachable manner

Commitment to positive learning environment

Job description

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Pay: £120 - £145 per day

Type: Contract

Hours: Full-time

Start date: January 5th 2026

At Elementa Support Services, we are proud to partner with reputable educational providers dedicated to delivering high standards of learning and support. Currently, we are recruiting a Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary academy in Weston-sore-Mare, North Somerset. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced instructor or cover supervisor with a background in secondary education to make a meaningful contribution to a dedicated team.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience as a Cover Supervisor or Instructor within secondary education
• Strong classroom management skills
• Ability to cover a range of subjects with confidence
• Flexible, professional, and approachable manner
• Commitment to maintaining a positive and disciplined learning environment
• Prepared to undertake required vetting & compliance checks

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervising and managing classes in the absence of a regular teacher
• Maintaining an orderly classroom environment to support student learning
• Following lesson plans provided by teachers (where applicable)
• Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of all students during lessons
• Reporting on student behaviour and progress as required

Contract & recruitment information

Elementa is the recruiting partner therefore applicants being considered for the role after pre-screening will be required to complete the registration process for Elementa. This includes full vetting & background checks and application for an Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable @£64.20) unless you have a current EnhancedDBS subscribed to the update service.

If you have the relevant skills and experience necessary for this role then please apply with your full up to date CV.

ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT:

• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates, Elementa pays one week in lieu.
• PAYE contract – unless a candidate specifically requests it, all candidates are paid via PAYE giving them the protections and payment structure of a traditional employer:employee relationship.
• Training & Support – a broad range of free or heavily discounted training available including Safeguarding, Behaviour, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive. Regular welfare contact and support from a dedicated candidate manager.
• Fair pay policy – our candidates are paid to scale, where a variation on this may be required written agreement will be provided ahead of the position.
• Additional services to support our staff – we have a network of partners who offer support services to our candidates … tax returns, accountancy, legal and more.

For more information click apply now below or contact us via phone or email. All applicants will be promptly responded to.