Secondary Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor in Gloucester to ensure continuity of education during teacher absences. The ideal candidate will confidently manage classrooms, deliver lessons, and support students in their learning journey. This role includes opportunities for professional development and a supportive team environment. Applicants should be prepared for a DBS check and offer both temporary and potential permanent positions.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Free child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a secondary school setting is preferred.
• A calm and consistent approach to managing challenging behaviour is essential.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across various subjects and year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive, safe learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student performance and behaviour.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Confidence in the classroom

Ability to follow lesson plans

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Location: Gloucester

Contract Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / Temporary / Permanent

Start Date: September 2025

We deal with a range of schools in the South Gloucester area. You must be able to adapt to the different values of each school whilst still being able to uphold a high level of teaching professionalism that is expected of you.

Are you confident in the classroom and passionate about supporting students in their learning journey? We are seeking a reliable and proactive Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team.

Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of education during teacher absences. You will be expected to supervise whole classes across a range of subjects, following lesson plans provided by teaching staff. You also must be comfortable dealing with challenging behaviour and show examples where you have taken control of a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons across various subjects and year groups.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive, safe learning environment.
• Follow the school's policies and procedures consistently.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student performance and behaviour.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Confidence and presence in the classroom.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and manage learning independently.
• Experience working with young people, particularly in a secondary school setting.
• A calm and consistent approach to managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• This role is ideal for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience or those with a background in education, youth work, or behaviour support.

Why Join Us

• Supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• A chance to make a real difference in students' daily school experience.

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a brief cover letter to (url removed).

Safeguarding and Compliance

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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