Cover Supervisor - Aberdare

TeacherActive Ltd; Aberdare; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Referral incentive

PAYE payment

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Aberdare is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor for a mainstream secondary school. The temporary role starts in November 2026 and runs through February half term 2027, on-site with a daily rate of £110.

You will supervise pre-planned lessons across KS3/KS4, maintain a positive learning environment and support student engagement. Applicants should have experience with secondary pupils, strong classroom management skills, and be adaptable and reliable with good organisational

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary pupils is required.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management is essential.
• Ability to supervise across KS3 and KS4 and follow lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and pupil engagement.
• Follow lesson plans and ensure continuity of learning.
• Promote a safe, inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

KS3/KS4 supervision

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Mainstream Secondary School

Start Date: November 2026 (After Half Term)

Contract: Temporary – Until February Half Term 2027 (Initially)

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor with experience working in secondary schools?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students across KS3 and KS4?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive mainstream secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive

mainstream secondary school in Aberdare that is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team after the October half term.

This is a

temporary position starting in November and running until February half term 2027 initially, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within a secondary school environment.

The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for supervising pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, maintaining a positive classroom environment and ensuring pupils remain engaged with their learning.

The successful Cover Supervisor will:

• Have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be confident supervising classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Be adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be able to follow lesson plans and maintain continuity of learning.
• Promote a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).
• PAYE payment, so you can rest assured that you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Cover Supervisor - Aberdare

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £110 to £110 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: CF44

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 22 Oct 2026

Closing date: 21 Nov 2026

Summary

Cover Supervisor – Mainstream Secondary School

Location: Aberdare

Start Date: November 2026 (After Half Term)

Salary: £110 per day

Contract: Temporary – Until February Half Term 2027 (Initially)

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor with experience working in secondary schools?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students across KS3 and KS4?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive mainstream secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive

mainstream secondary school in Aberdare that is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team after the October half term.

This is a

temporary position starting in November and running until February half term 2027 initially, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within a secondary school environment.

The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for supervising pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, maintaining a positive classroom environment and ensuring pupils remain engaged with their learning.

The successful Cover Supervisor will:

• Have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be confident supervising classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Be adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic about supporting young people.
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Be able to follow lesson plans and maintain continuity of learning.
• Promote a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).
• PAYE payment, so you can rest assured that you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.