Cover Supervisor - Aberdare - Full Time

TeacherActive Limited.; Abernant; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in Aberdare. The role starts ASAP and runs until Christmas 2026, offering experience in a busy secondary environment.

You will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, deliver pre-prepared activities, and keep pupils engaged across KS3 and KS4. The position demands strong classroom management and proactive, flexible support for staff and students.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with young people, preferably within a secondary school
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to manage challenging classroom situations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to supervise lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils and staff
• Ability to establish positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear classroom expectations

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson activities
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and focused on their learning

Skills

Classroom management

Experience with students

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

KS3/KS4 supervision

Adaptable/flexible

Relationship building

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – Aberdare

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Aberdare
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £110 per day
Contract: Temporary – Until Christmas 2026

Are you a confident and adaptable individual with strong classroom management skills?

Do you have experience working with young people and maintaining a positive learning environment?

Can you confidently manage a classroom and keep pupils engaged in their learning?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a secondary school in Aberdare that is seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team immediately.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working in a secondary school environment who is confident managing classrooms across a range of subjects and age groups.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-prepared lesson activities and ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused on their learning.

This is a temporary position running from ASAP until Christmas 2026, offering valuable experience within a secondary school setting.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Previous experience working with young people, preferably within a secondary school environment
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to manage challenging classroom situations
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to supervise lessons across a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4
• A flexible and proactive approach to supporting pupils and staff
• The ability to establish positive relationships with pupils while maintaining clear classroom expectations

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)
• CPD courses and certificates through the 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 right 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.

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.

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