Cover Supervisor - Mid Cornwall

LONG-TERM TEACHERS LIMITED; Truro; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational support agency in Mid Cornwall is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage classes during teacher absences. This role offers flexible working patterns and opportunities for professional development. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young people and a strong interest in supporting education. Join us to make a positive impact in schools across Mid Cornwall.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Ongoing support and development

Valuable school-based experience

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, youth work, or tutoring.
• No Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behavior according to policies.
• Build positive relationships with students.
• Provide subject support across different year groups.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Classroom management

Flexible attitude

Ability to engage students

Genuine interest in education

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor - Mid Cornwall

Location: Mid Cornwall

Contract Type: Temporary/Long-term supply (with potential for permanent opportunities)

Working Pattern: Term-time, Monday to Friday (full-time and part-time available)

Start Date: As soon as possible

Pay: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

We are seeking a reliable, confident, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team and provide flexible cover support across schools in Mid Cornwall. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is keen to play a vital role in supporting their education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task with pre-prepared work.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Build positive relationships with students, supporting their learning and wellbeing.
• Provide support across different subjects and year groups, offering variety and experience.

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar settings).
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.
• A flexible and proactive attitude.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• A genuine interest in supporting education.

What We Offer

• Flexible work to suit your schedule.
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements.
• Ongoing support and professional development.
• The chance to gain valuable school-based experience - ideal if you're considering a career in teaching.

This role does not require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), though teaching experience is always beneficial.

If you're interested in joining our team as a Cover Supervisor in Mid Cornwall, please apply today - we'd love to hear from you.

Working with Long-term Teachers

We are an independent agency working with Nurseries, Primary, Secondary and Special Schools.

LTT was founded with the aim of creating a genuine, transparent and straightforward service to help candidates secure their next role. We place a huge emphasis on delivering an exceptional service where you will be supported, listened to and valued throughout.

Your dedicated consultant will invest time to understand your experience, skill-set and what your ideal role looks like. You will have frequent updates with your progress through compliance, applications for specific roles as well as receiving additional information on roles which we feel may be of interest to you.

We are proud members of the REC and we have the highest standard of compliance. Working with us means you will get the very best support and guidance through the clearance process from your own specific point of contact from our in-house compliance team.

In addition you will receive:

• Guarantee Pay Scheme opportunities
• Permanent job roles
• Support and advice during the clearance and onboarding process
• Working to Agency Workers Regulations
• Interview preparation, advice and support
• Statutory employment rights, such as; sick pay, holiday pay, maternity and paternity pay