Trainee Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking Future Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Bristol, starting October 2025. This role is ideal for recent graduates or those considering a career in education. You will maintain positive learning environments, engage with students, and oversee lesson plans. Training includes a free Cover Supervisor course and access to over 2,500 CPD courses. No prior teaching experience is necessary, but enthusiasm and communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Free access to CPD courses

Flexible working options

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 preferred.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional references required.
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Engage with students and facilitate productive class sessions.
• Control classroom behavior in line with the school's policy.
• Present lessons with provided resources.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Communication skills

Education

A Levels in relevant subjects

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisors - October 2025

Are you a recent college graduate or contemplating a career towards education? Wanting to gain in classroom experience working as a Cover Supervisor and get a feel for teaching?

Consider joining us at Tradewind Recruitment as a Future Cover Supervisor for secondary schools in Bristol, starting from October 2025 on short or long term placements.

Tradewind provide a free Cover Supervisor course + 2,500 CPD courses, ensuring you are upskilled and constantly improving your abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a positive learning environment
• Engaging with students and facilitating productive class sessions
• Controlling the classrooms behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy
• Presenting a lesson with the resources provided (you don't actually need to know about the subject)

Requirements

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 (preferred)
• A Levels in relevant subjects
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional references
• Legal right to work in the UK
• No prior teaching experience is necessary, but enthusiasm, communication skills, and a minimum of A Levels (preferably in English, Maths, Science, Business, Drama, Psychology, Humanities, or Sports) are desired.

Additional Information

As a Cover Supervisor, you\'ll work in secondary schools, overseeing various subjects and ensuring the smooth delivery of lesson plans!

Click \'Apply now\' to kickstart your journey as a Cover Supervisor in Bristol or reach out to Tom Townley for more information.

Benefits and Employer Commitment

• Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.
• Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.
• Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions all available, all local to you.
• Your wellbeing matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.
• We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.