Secondary Cover Supervisor / Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pre-booked work

Cross-school experience

Path to permanent roles

Training & support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel are recruiting for confident Cover Supervisors and Supply Teachers to support with classroom cover across Plymouth's secondary schools. Flexible daily, short-term and long-term opportunities ideal for ECTs finishing PGCE or graduates seeking experience.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, adapt to different schools, and provide feedback to staff. This role offers flexible days, ongoing training, and a pathway into longer-term positions within local schools.

Qualifications

• ECTs / PGCE students finishing their training, or graduates with classroom experience.
• Strong classroom presence and behaviour management.
• Confident communicators who can build quick rapport with students.
• Reliable, professional and adaptable educators.
• Passion for supporting secondary-aged students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain strong classroom management and keep students engaged with learning.
• Support students with their work and ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Adapt confidently to different schools and classroom environments.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson/day.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Adaptability

Reliability

Behaviour management

Education

ECTs / PGCE students

Recent graduates with classroom experience

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor / Supply Teacher Location: Plymouth Pay: Competitive Daily Rate Contract: Flexible – Daily, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are working with a number of secondary schools across Plymouth who are looking for confident Cover Supervisors and Supply Teachers to support with classroom cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for ECTs finishing their PGCE who want to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence, and experience a range of schools before securing a permanent role.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Maintain strong classroom management and keep students engaged with learning
• Support students with their work and ensure lessons run smoothly
• Adapt confidently to different schools and classroom environments
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson/day

We Are Looking For

• ECTs / PGCE students finishing their training, or graduates with classroom experience
• Individuals with strong classroom presence and behaviour management
• Confident communicators who can build quick rapport with students
• Reliable, professional and adaptable educators
• Passion for supporting secondary-aged students

Why Choose Supply?

• Flexible working – choose the days that suit you
• Opportunities for pre-booked work or morning cover
• Gain experience across different schools and departments
• Excellent pathway into long-term or permanent roles
• Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel

Whether you're an ECT looking to build classroom experience or someone seeking flexible work within secondary education, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching skills while making a real impact in local schools.

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.

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