Secondary Cover Supervsior

Teaching Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educational professionals in Cardiff is seeking Secondary School Cover Supervisors to deliver pre-planned lessons and manage classroom behaviour in the absence of teachers. This role offers competitive daily rates starting from £110 and the chance to gain invaluable classroom experience while providing flexibility in working days. Ideal candidates will have experience in education or coaching and possess strong classroom management skills.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Flexible working days

Personal consultant support

Opportunity to gain classroom experience

Qualifications

• Strong presence and ability to manage classroom behaviour.
• Flexibility and availability on short notice.
• Passion for supporting student learning and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in teachers' absence.
• Manage student behaviour effectively.
• Ensure a positive and productive learning environment.

Skills

Confident and adaptable individuals

Classroom behaviour management

Experience in education, coaching, or tutoring

Education

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service

Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

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Location: Cardiff, South Wales
Pay: Starting from £110 per day
Contract Type: Flexible, Full-time or Part-time

Are you a confident and enthusiastic individual with a passion for education?
Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Secondary School Cover Supervisors for a number of schools across Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain classroom experience, whether you’re a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), a graduate exploring a teaching career, or someone with a background in coaching, tutoring, or youth leadership.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, manage student behaviour, and ensure a positive and productive learning environment. Full training is provided, including Behaviour Management modules to help you feel confident in the classroom.

What We’re Looking For:

Confident and adaptable individuals with strong presence

Experience in education, sports coaching, youth work, or tutoring

Ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively

Willingness to work across different subjects and year groups

A passion for supporting student learning and engagement

Flexibility and availability on short notice

Subject Specialisms Welcome:
We are especially interested in candidates with subject knowledge in Maths, PE, or Science, as schools often request cover aligned with specialisms.

Requirements:

Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)

Up-to-date Safeguarding Training (can be provided)

Able to provide two references from the past 24 months

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

Competitive daily rates from £110+

Flexible working days to suit your availability

Personal consultant support throughout your journey

Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience

Routes into teacher training for aspiring educators

Ready to get started in Cardiff secondary schools?
Apply now, and a member of our team will be in touch within 48 working hours to get you started.

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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