Cover Supervisor - Oxford

TeacherActive Limited.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support

CPD courses

Market leading pay

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited in Coventry is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support a mainstream secondary school. You will supervise classes across the age range, deliver pre-planned lessons, and manage behaviour to keep learners engaged with their learning.

This long-term placement offers flexible day-to-day work and competitive daily rates. Experience with young people in a secondary setting, strong communication, and a proactive, adaptable approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a secondary school setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across the secondary age range.
• Deliver pre-planned work to students.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning.

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Coventry

Start Date: October 2026

Salary: £110 - £150 per day

Are you confident managing a classroom and keeping students engaged with their learning?

Do you have experience working with young people in a secondary school setting?

Are you adaptable, reliable and able to confidently deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Coventry. The school provides a supportive learning environment with a focus on maintaining high expectations and encouraging students to engage positively with their education.

The school is looking for a Cover Supervisor for long-term placements, with flexible day-to-day work also available. The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver pre-planned work, manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain focused and engaged with their learning.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Experience working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and adaptable approach
• A positive ‘can-do’ attitude

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
• 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

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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