Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 29,935 - 37,418; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Access to Classroom Teacher Toolkit

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Connex Education is searching for dedicated Cover Supervisors to join their team in Bristol from September 2026. This role involves delivering pre-planned lessons and supporting students in a structured classroom environment.

Ideal candidates will have a passion for education, with the opportunity for flexible placements. Offering competitive daily pay, Connex Education promotes a commitment to diversity and inclusion, providing training and career progression pathways.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor preferred, but full training can be provided.
• Genuine passion for supporting young people in their education.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to classes of up to 30 secondary students.
• Maintain positive behaviour and engagement in the classroom.
• Support students in the absence of their regular teacher.

Skills

Passion for education

Classroom management

Commitment to equality and diversity

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Bristol and surrounding areas

Salary: £120 – £150 per day, depending on experience | Weekly PAYE pay

Start date: September 2026

Are you passionate about education, confident managing a classroom, and ready to make a real difference in secondary schools across Bristol?

Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors for a variety of long‑term and short‑term placements starting from September 2026. We work in partnership with a wide network of secondary schools across Bristol and surrounding areas, offering fantastic opportunities for those looking to build experience, develop their career, or secure flexible school‑based work.

Your Role as a Cover Supervisor

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons to classes of up to 30 secondary students
• Maintain positive behaviour and classroom engagement
• Follow school policies and procedures to ensure smooth learning
• Support students in the absence of their regular teacher
• Create a safe, productive, and inclusive classroom environment

Why Join Connex Education

• Competitive daily pay
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella deductions
• Flexible placements – short‑term and long‑term opportunities
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher Toolkit skills development package comprising over 70 courses
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in the 21st century classroom
• Career progression pathways through our Care to Classroom conversion course

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience is preferred but not essential – full training can be provided
• A genuine passion for education and supporting young people
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education)

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status, or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.