Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking Cover Supervisors in Plymouth to deliver pre-prepared lessons and manage classrooms. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and the ability to engage students. Flexible working opportunities are available, with competitive daily pay.

Benefits

Flexible working across secondary schools

Opportunity for classroom experience

Ongoing training opportunities

Competitive daily pay

Qualifications

• Strong communication and classroom management skills are essential.
• Engagement and motivation of young people are required.
• Previous experience in education or youth work is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a focused environment.
• Report back on student progress and behaviour.

Skills

Strong communication and classroom management skills

Ability to engage and motivate young people

Confidence in leading groups of students

Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups

Previous experience in education, youth work, or coaching

Education

Degree-level qualification or relevant experience

Job description

Overview

Location: Plymouth & surrounding areas
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-time or part-time, Monday-Friday (8:30am - 3:30pm)
Pay: £100 - £110 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel are working closely with secondary schools across Plymouth to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors for the new academic year.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to classes across KS3 and KS4 in a range of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a calm and focused environment
• Support students in completing their work, answering questions where appropriate
• Follow school policies on safeguarding, behaviour, and attendance
• Report back to teachers on progress and behaviour of pupils
• Step into different subject areas and adapt to different school environments with confidence

Qualifications / Skills

• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• Ability to engage and motivate young people
• Confidence in leading groups of students, even outside of your subject expertise
• Flexibility to work across different schools and year groups
• Previous experience in education, youth work, or coaching desirable but not essential
• Degree-level qualification or relevant experience (ideal but not required)

Benefits / Additional information

• Flexible working across secondary schools in Plymouth
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training
• Ongoing CPD opportunities through Teaching Personnel, including behaviour management and safeguarding training
• Competitive daily pay with weekly pay schedule
• Supportive local consultant to help you find the right schools and roles