Cover Supervisor - Wishbech

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD and training resources

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support a secondary school when teachers are absent. The role involves delivering pre-set work and maintaining a calm, structured learning environment without lesson planning.

This position is ideal for those considering a future in teaching or seeking classroom experience in a secondary setting, with clear pathways to longer-term roles. Training and development resources are provided.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (passport or BRP with valid share code).
• Overseas police check if you have lived abroad.
• Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, or similar).
• Strong communication skills and confidence managing a classroom.
• A calm, professional approach, even in busy situations.

Responsibilities

• Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Following the school’s behaviour policy to maintain a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students with their classwork, including those with additional learning needs.
• Delivering pre-set work clearly and ensuring lessons run smoothly.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Overseas Police Check

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Calm, professional classroom managment

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Wisbech, Cambridgeshire

Supply Bank is working closely with a Secondary Mainstream school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to support the school when teachers are absent and help ensure the school day runs smoothly.

This hands-on classroom role is ideal for individuals considering a future in teaching, returning to education, or looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting without the full responsibilities of lesson planning and marking.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will lead classrooms using pre-prepared lesson materials, meaning no lesson planning is required. Your focus will be on maintaining a calm and structured learning environment where students remain engaged and learning continues effectively.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Following the school’s behaviour policy to maintain a positive learning environment
• Supporting students with their classwork, including those with additional learning needs
• Delivering pre-set work clearly and ensuring lessons run smoothly

What We’re Looking For

• Right to work in the UK (e.g. passport or BRP with a valid share code)
• An Overseas Police Check if you have lived abroad
• Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, or similar)
• Strong communication skills and confidence managing a classroom
• A calm, professional approach, even in busy situations

Nice to Have (Not Essential)

• Training or qualifications in education, childcare, or youth work

What You’ll Get with Supply Bank Education

• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free access to CPD and training resources
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunity to work within a Secondary Mainstream school in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire
• Clear pathways into long-term roles and career progression

With all lessons and resources provided, you can focus on supporting students and gaining valuable classroom experience.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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