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TeacherActive
Cover Supervisor
United Kingdom
Contact TeacherActive
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- £120 - Day
- Recruiter
- TeacherActive
- Closes
- 25 Sep 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
TeacherActive is currently recruiting for a confident and resilient Cover Supervisor to work in a secondary school in the Vale of Glamorgan.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong classroom management skills and experience supporting young people who display challenging behaviour. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment by supervising lessons in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
The Role
Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
Manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring students remain engaged and on task.
Build positive relationships with pupils whilst maintaining high expectations.
Support the school's behaviour policy and contribute to a safe, respectful learning environment.
Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and student engagement.
The Ideal Candidate
Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Youth Worker, Sports Coach or in another role supporting young people.
Essential: Experience managing challenging behaviour and de-escalating situations confidently and professionally.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Calm, resilient and adaptable, with the confidence to lead a classroom independently.
A genuine passion for supporting young people to succeed.
In Return
Competitive daily rate of £120 per day.
Flexible temporary work to suit your availability.
Opportunity to gain experience in a supportive secondary school.
Ongoing support from your dedicated TeacherActive consultant.
Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.
If you're a confident individual with experience managing challenging behaviour and are looking for a rewarding role in secondary education, we'd love to hear from you.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. xjnqpsq
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Ad ID: 5418699597
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