Cover Supervisor - Merthyr -Full Time

TeacherActive Ltd; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a secondary school in Merthyr Tydfil to recruit a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support the teaching team from November 2026. This is a full-time, temporary position until February half term 2027.

You will supervise KS3 and KS4 classes, deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a calm, structured learning environment, manage behaviour, and support pupils' independent learning across different subjects while building positive relationships with staff and

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school (essential).
• Excellent behaviour management and classroom supervision skills.
• The confidence to work across different subjects and year groups.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff.
• A professional, reliable and adaptable approach.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and keep pupils focused on their learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary school classes during teacher absences.
• Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring pupils understand the tasks set.
• Maintaining a calm, structured and productive classroom environment.
• Managing behaviour effectively in accordance with school policies.
• Encouraging pupil participation and supporting independent learning.
• Communicating with teaching staff regarding pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom supervision

Pupil engagement

Cross-subject flexibility

Job description

Start Date: November 2026 (After Half Term)

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary – Until February Half Term 2027

Do you have previous experience supervising lessons within a secondary school?

Are you confident managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment?

Can you adapt to different subjects and year groups while maintaining high expectations of pupils?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working alongside a secondary school in

Merthyr Tydfil who are seeking a confident and enthusiastic

Cover Supervisor to support their teaching team from November 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor looking to secure a consistent, full-time placement until February half term initially.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring pupils continue their learning when their usual classroom teacher is absent. You will be responsible for supervising classes across

KS3 and KS4, delivering work that has already been planned and prepared by teaching staff.

The school is looking for someone who can quickly establish positive relationships with pupils, maintain clear classroom expectations and confidently manage a variety of classes throughout the school day.

The successful Cover Supervisor will need:

Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor in a secondary school (essential)

Excellent behaviour management and classroom supervision skills

The confidence to work across different subjects and year groups

Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff

A professional, reliable and adaptable approach

The ability to follow lesson plans and keep pupils focused on their learning

Key responsibilities will include:

Supervising secondary school classes during teacher absences

Delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring pupils understand the tasks set

Maintaining a calm, structured and productive classroom environment

Managing behaviour effectively in accordance with school policies

Encouraging pupil participation and supporting independent learning

Communicating with teaching staff regarding pupil progress and behaviour

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply)

CPD courses and certificates as part of 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, with no hidden fees

If you have experience working as a Cover Supervisor and are looking for your next opportunity in

Merthyr Tydfil, we would love to hear from you!

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

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

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