Full Time Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for secondary schools in Swindon. The role involves leading pre-planned lessons and supporting students. Ideal candidates will have experience with young people, strong classroom management skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers weekly pay, training, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Weekly pay via PAYE

Free CPD Academy access

Support from a local consultant

Opportunity for permanent position

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar.
• Calm demeanor and the ability to command attention.
• Willingness to learn and be adaptable in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-planned lessons in the classroom.
• Maintain students' focus and ensure smooth lesson flow.
• Facilitate learning when the teacher is absent.

Skills

Experience working with secondary-aged students

Confidence managing behaviour

Adaptability

Strong communication skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor / Unqualified Teacher – Secondary School

Location: Swindon
Contract: Full-time, from September 2025
Salary: Weekly pay through PAYE, dependent on experience

Fancy stepping into the classroom without the pressure of planning?

We’re working with a range of thriving secondary schools across Swindonthat are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors (or unqualified teachers with strong classroom presence) to join them full-time from September.

You’ll be leading pre-planned lessons, keeping students on track, and making sure learning continues smoothly when teachers are away. If you’ve got experience working with young people and can command a room with calm confidence, this could be your perfect next move.

Don’t worry about being an expert in every subject (nobody is). The work will be easy to follow, and the students will know what’s expected. Your role is to facilitate and keep the lesson running smoothly.

We can also provide FREE COVER SUPERVISOR TRAINING so you can feel confident and prepared from day one!

What the schools offer:

• Supportive teams and clear behaviour systems

• Well-resourced classrooms and strong routines

• Welcoming environments with ongoing development opportunities

• Valuable experience before stepping into teacher training (if that’s your goal!)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students (in schools, youth work, tutoring, or similar)

• Confidence managing behaviour and leading a class solo

• Adaptability and a proactive attitude—you’ll need to think on your feet

• Someone who enjoys variety and thrives on building rapport with students

This is a brilliant stepping-stone for aspiring teachers, or anyone with strong communication and people skills who enjoys working with young people.

Why join Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella companies

• Access to our free CPD Academy (behaviour, safeguarding, Thrive, and more)

• Friendly, local consultant who’ll support you from day one

• Smooth, speedy registration process and regular roles across Bristol

Interested? Apply now or get in touch to chat through the details.
We’ll help you find a role that fits just right.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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