Experienced Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency seeks experienced Cover Supervisors to join their team on a flexible supply basis across Plymouth schools. The role involves managing classrooms, delivering pre-prepared lesson plans, and ensuring students remain engaged in the absence of their regular teachers. Successful candidates will have strong behaviour management skills, previous experience, and a high degree of flexibility.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free training for professional development

Referral bonus scheme

Access to a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor is essential.
• Flexibility to work in different schools and adapt quickly to new environments.
• A proactive, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes during teacher absences.
• Delivering set lesson plans and facilitating classroom activities.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and participation.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Degree (in any subject)

Job description

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Experienced Cover Supervisors – Supply Roles Across Plymouth Schools

We are looking for experienced Cover Supervisors to join our team and work on a flexible, supply basis across a range of schools in Plymouth. This role is ideal for individuals who are confident in managing a classroom and already have experience working in this capacity.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lesson plans, maintaining classroom order, and ensuring students remain engaged in the absence of their regular teacher. Your ability to manage behaviour and support learning is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising classes during teacher absences

Delivering set lesson plans and facilitating classroom activities

Managing behaviour in accordance with school policies

Providing feedback to teaching staff on student behaviour and participation

Creating a positive and supportive learning environment

Requirements:

Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor is essential

Strong behaviour management and communication skills

Flexibility to work in different schools and adapt quickly to new environments

A proactive, professional approach

A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)

• Degree (in any subject) is essential

About Vision for Education
Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

Vision for Education do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

What Vision for Education offer
As a valued employee of Vision for Education, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.

• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.