Lead The Classroom- Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Newport; On-site; GBP 17,555 - 23,034; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD and training

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join Newport secondary schools from September 2026. This Full-Time role runs Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm, with pay from £110 per day depending on experience.

Start date September 2026; full academic year contract. You will supervise classes in a range of subjects, deliver pre‑prepared work, maintain a positive learning environment, manage behaviour confidently, and report progress to staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in schools is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects (no lesson planning required).
• Deliver pre-prepared work left by the class teacher.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and professionally.
• Support students with questions while encouraging independent learning.
• Report back to teaching staff on lesson progress and student behaviour.

Skills

Confident

Calm under pressure

Excellent communicator

Behaviour management

Reliability

Organised

Education

Enhanced DBS

Education Workforce Regulation registration

Aged 18+

Job description

Lead the Classroom. Inspire Confidence. Become a Cover Supervisor!

Location: Newport & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm

Pay: From £110 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full Academic Year

Are you confident, adaptable, and looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Newport that are looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join them this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who wants to gain valuable classroom experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when teachers are absent, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects (no lesson planning required)
• Delivering pre-prepared work left by the class teacher
• Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and professionally
• Supporting students with questions while encouraging independent learning
• Reporting back to teaching staff on lesson progress and student behaviour

Every day brings something different, making this the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Who Would Be Perfect for This Role?

• Confident leading groups of young people
• Calm, resilient, and able to think on their feet
• Excellent communicators with strong behaviour management skills
• Passionate about education and supporting young people
• Reliable, organised, and professional

Experience in schools is beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers
• Teaching Assistants
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Tutors
• Learning Mentors
• Ex-Military Personnel
• Individuals with leadership or coaching experience

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Full-time work for the entire academic year
• Free CPD and accredited training
• Behaviour Management and Safeguarding training
• Dedicated education consultant providing ongoing support
• Opportunities to secure permanent school positions
• Experience across a variety of Newport secondary schools

Educator Requirements

The ideal candidate will also require the following or already hold & willing to apply for: (We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of your onboarding with us
• A Minimum of 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period of employment (or equivalent)