Trainee Cover Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is hiring Trainee Cover Supervisors in Bristol. This role is ideal for those interested in a teaching career, offering in-classroom experience while supporting students aged 11-16. Responsibilities include creating positive learning environments, engaging with students, and overseeing classroom behavior. Competitive pay ranges from £120-130 per day, with flexibility in scheduling. No prior experience is needed, just enthusiasm and A Levels in relevant subjects. This position starts in January 2026.

Benefits

Access to over 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working hours

Highest rate of pay

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 is preferred.
• Minimum of A Levels (preferably in English, Maths, Science, Business, Drama, Psychology, Humanities, or Sports).
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional references required.

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

Experience working with young people aged 11-16

Communication skills

Enthusiasm

Education

A Levels in relevant subjects

Job description

Trainee Cover Supervisors

Are you interested in 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 Nailsea, starting from January 2026 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.

Your role involves:

• 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

We offer competitive pay ranging from 120- 130 per day PAYE, Monday to Friday, with flexible days to accommodate your availability. Whether you can commit to a full week or just a few days, we'll work with your schedule.

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 UKNo 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.

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 Nailsea or reach out to Tom Townley at (phone number removed) / (url removed) for more information.

At Tradewind, we understand that our teachers are our greatest asset. That's why we are committed to providing you with the best possible support and opportunities for development, including:

• 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.