Cover Supervisor - Cheltenham

Protocol Education Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational services provider is seeking Cover Supervisors in Cheltenham to support lessons in local schools. This role allows flexibility in scheduling and provides experience for graduates or teaching assistants. Responsibilities include leading prepared lessons and maintaining classroom order in the teacher's absence. The position includes weekly pay and access to training opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work placements

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to CPD Academy and training

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
• Experience in a classroom setting preferred.
• Ability to manage classroom behavior effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-prepared lessons and support pupils’ learning.
• Maintain classroom structure in the absence of the teacher.
• Foster positive behavior and engagement among students.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Confidence

Ability to engage with students

Education

Graduate or relevant classroom experience

Job description

Cover Supervisors Wanted – Cheltenham & Surrounding Areas

Love the buzz of a classroom but not the planning or marking? Step into a Cover Supervisor role and help keep lessons on track across Cheltenham’s vibrant schools.

We’re looking for calm, confident people who can take charge when teachers are away - bringing structure, energy, and a bit of fun to every lesson. Whether you’re a graduate exploring teaching or someone who already knows their way around a classroom, we’d love to hear from you.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading pre-prepared lessons and supporting pupils’ learning
• Keeping things running smoothly when the teacher’s away
• Encouraging positive behaviour and engagement
• Making every day count for the students you support

What you’ll get from us:

• Choose when and where you work through flexible placements
• Regular placements in welcoming local schools
• Weekly PAYE pay
• FREE access to our CPD Academy and Thrive training
• Friendly, local consultant support from our Cheltenham team

This role’s perfect for graduates, teaching assistants ready for the next step, or anyone with classroom experience who thrives on variety.

Apply today and join a network of people who make a difference, one lesson at a time.

Let’s make teaching days feel rewarding again.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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