Cover Teacher

Vetro Recruitment; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay

Free training opportunities

Pension contribution

Holiday pay options

Dedicated education consultant

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across South Wales, including Merthyr Tydfil. You will supervise pupils across Key Stages 3 and 4, help with classroom management, and adapt to different subjects and age groups.

The role offers flexible, ad hoc and long-term opportunities within a dynamic educational environment. The ideal candidate will have experience with children or in care, a genuine interest in working with young people, and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or in the care sector, paid or voluntary.
• Genuine interest in working with children and young people.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• Proactive, patient, and understanding attitude.
• Good understanding of special educational needs (SEN).
• Ability to provide a variety of support to pupils.
• Effective team player.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in Years 7–9 and GCSE students in secondary settings.
• Assist teachers with classroom management and behaviour support.
• Adapt to various subjects and age groups as needed.
• Promote positive behaviour and pupils' wellbeing.
• Contribute to a nurturing and supportive school atmosphere.

Skills

Experience with children

Interest in working with children

Training willingness

Proactive and patient

SEN knowledge

Team player

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Education - Merthyr Tydfil

Are you passionate about supporting young learners and making a positive impact in education? An established provider is seeking motivated and dedicated Cover Supervisors to join secondary schools across South Wales. This role is ideal for individuals looking to develop or start a career in education, offering flexible, ad hoc, and long-term work opportunities within secondary schools in the region.

As a Cover Supervisor in Merthyr Tydfil, you will play a crucial part in supporting students' learning and wellbeing. Your responsibilities will include supervising pupils in Years 7, 8, and 9, as well as GCSE students, ensuring a safe, engaging, and structured environment for learning. You will assist teachers with classroom management, behaviour support, and adapting to various subjects and age groups as needed. Promoting positive behaviour and pupils' wellbeing will be central to your role, contributing to a nurturing and supportive school atmosphere.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working with children or in the care sector, paid or voluntary
• A genuine interest in working with children and young people
• Willingness to undertake training and development
• Proactive, patient, and understanding attitude
• Good understanding of special educational needs (SEN)
• Ability to provide a variety of support to pupils
• Effective team player

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay with weekly payments
• Support from a dedicated education-led consultant
• Free training opportunities
• Entry into the Golden Ticket competition with a chance to win £500
• 24-hour online registration with enhanced DBS check
• Holiday pay options (weekly or accumulated)
• Contributed pension scheme

This is a rewarding opportunity for a Cover Supervisor seeking to work within secondary education in Merthyr Tydfil.

Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone