Cover Supervisors

Empowering Learning; Wales; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Dedicated education consultant support

Job summary

Empowering Learning is seeking Cover Supervisors to work in Torfaen secondary schools. This flexible supply role offers a daily pay of 120–140 depending on experience and requires a minimum of 3 days per week starting September 2026.

You will supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils stay on task with set work while maintaining a positive learning environment. DBS check and two references are required.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and professional
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident managing classroom behaviour, including challenging behaviour
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff
• Availability of at least 3 days per week
• Willingness to obtain DBS if not held

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour and keep students engaged
• Support pupils in completing set work
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Experience with young people

Education

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Cover Supervisors

Location: Torfaen, South Wales
Pay: 120-140 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Flexible Supply (Minimum 3 days per week)
Start Date: September 2026

Are you confident, reliable and passionate about supporting young people? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Torfaen. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking for flexible work within education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the teacher, ensuring pupils remain on task with the work that has been set while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged with their learning.
• Support pupils in completing set work.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ideally has experience working with young people in a school, sports coaching, youth work, mentoring or similar setting.
• Confident managing classroom behaviour, including challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Adaptable and able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of 120-140, depending on experience.
• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work in a variey of welcoming secondary schools across Torfaen.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your career in education.

If you're looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, we'd love to hear from you.