Trainee Teacher

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

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a motivated individual for the role of Cover Supervisor/Trainee Teacher in Swindon. The position involves supervising classes, supporting teachers, and fostering a positive learning environment. Candidates should have at least A levels and strong communication skills. Salary starts from £100 per day with flexible working options and opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Free access to CPD courses

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people is preferred but not essential.
• Personality to deliver strong communication to students.
• Good classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes and providing support to teachers.
• Ensuring students are engaged and on task.
• Maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Classroom management

Education

Minimum of A levels

Job description

Are you passionate about education and looking for a new challenge in Swindon starting now or after Christmas? Your new 2026 career starts here!

We are currently seeking highly motivated and dedicated individuals who are considering a career as a teacher. This will be to join our team of supply staff as a trainee teacher/Cover Supervisor to work in various schools across Wiltshire.

Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor/Trainee Teacher, you will be responsible for supervising classes and providing support to teachers, ensuring that students are engaged and on task. You will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and positive learning environment.

Qualifications and Requirements

Key requirements for this role include a minimum of A levels; previous experience working with children or young people is preferred but not essential, as we can provide full training. It is important that you have the personality to deliver strong communication to students and offer good classroom management skills. We can offer a supportive and collaborative working environment, as well as opportunities for professional development.

The rate of pay is from £100 per day for a trainee. We have full and part‑time positions starting immediately or in January 2026 for the right individuals! The standard working day is from 08.30am–3.30pm. You will need to be fully vetted, and we will apply for an enhanced child workforce DBS on your behalf.

Benefits

• 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.

If you're interested in joining our team and making a positive impact on the lives of students across the Swindon area as a Trainee Teacher or Cover Supervisor, please apply today! #Briteach #BriTA