Cover Teacher/ Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; West of England, Basingstoke and Deane; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultants 24/7

Flexible schedule

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Referral scheme

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd in Bristol is seeking flexible Cover Supervisors to deliver pre-planned lessons in temporary assignments acrossBS3 and surrounding areas. You will manage classrooms, keep students engaged, and gain valuable UK secondary school experience, with potential to progress to longer-term roles.

Ideal candidates have experience with children or young people, strong communication, and a proactive, adaptable approach to education.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in childcare, education, coaching or similar.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and keep students engaged with learning.
• Opportunities to progress into longer-term school roles.

Skills

Classroom management

Student engagement

Communication skills

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Adaptable

Tools

None

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: South Bristol

Start Date: September

Salary: £120 - £140 per day

• Do you have previous experience working with children or young people and want to take your first step into teaching?
• Are you considering teacher training and looking for flexible, hands-on classroom experience that works around your schedule?
• Are you an overseas-trained teacher looking to gain valuable experience in UK secondary schools and build your knowledge of the UK education system?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with supportive secondary schools across Bristol, including areas such as Bedminster, Bishopsworth and Whitchurch who are looking to appoint confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors. These schools provide positive and welcoming learning environments where staff can develop their classroom experience, build relationships with students and gain valuable experience within UK education.

We are looking for Cover Supervisors for flexible, day-to-day temporary cover, with the freedom to work anywhere from 1 to 5 days per week depending on your availability. As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, manage classroom behaviour and keep students engaged with their learning, with opportunities for successful candidates to progress into longer-term school roles.

• Previous experience working with children or young people, including within childcare, education, coaching or a similar setting
• Overseas teaching experience is welcomed for candidates looking to gain UK classroom experience
• Confidence leading groups of secondary-aged students and delivering pre-planned work
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• The ability to build positive relationships with students and school staff
• A proactive, adaptable approach and genuine interest in developing a career within education

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
• Flexibility to work 1 to 5 days per week around your existing schedule and commitments
• Tailored CPD Courses to support you 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.

Whether you have previous childcare experience and are considering a move into teaching, are exploring teacher training, or are an overseas-trained teacher looking to gain UK school experience, this flexible Cover Supervisor opportunity is a great way to build your confidence in the classroom. With the option to work from 1 to 5 days per week and the potential for day-to-day cover to lead to longer-term roles, you can develop your experience at a pace that suits you.

Company: TeacherActive Ltd

Salary: £120 to £140 a day

Hours: Part-time

Location: BS3 4UA

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 14 Oct 2026

Closing date: 13 Nov 2026

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.

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.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.