Trainee Cover Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency is seeking Trainee Cover Supervisors in Nailsea, starting January 2026. This role involves overseeing various subjects, creating a positive learning environment, and engaging students. Qualifications include A Levels in relevant subjects and experience with young people preferred; training is provided. Competitive pay ranges from £120-£130 per day, with flexibility to suit your schedule and development supported through free CPD courses.

Benefits

Free Cover Supervisor course

Access to 2,500 CPD courses

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive pay

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people aged 11-16 is preferred.
• A minimum of A Levels is desired, especially in English, Maths, Science, Business, Drama, Psychology, Humanities, or Sports.
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure and professional references are 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 the 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.