Cover Supervisor

Job Description:

Are you seeking a flexible role within education?
If you have classroom experience and the confidence to lead a class, we want to hear from you.

We are currently recruiting skilled and dependable Cover Supervisors to support local secondary schools on a flexible, short-term, and long-term basis.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Manage classrooms during teacher absences
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure lesson objectives are met
• Maintain classroom discipline and a positive learning environment
• Record attendance and report any concerns

What We’re Looking For

To thrive in this role, you’ll need:

• Minimum 6 months experience working with children in an educational setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Confidence in leading a class independently
• A working knowledge of the UK National Curriculum
• A flexible and adaptable approach to covering various subjects
• Availability during standard school hours (8:30 AM – 3:30 PM)

What We Offer

• Weekly PAYE pay (no admin fees or umbrella deductions)
• Personal support from a dedicated Secondary Consultant
• Flexibility to choose your working days
• Experience across a variety of schools and classroom settings

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.



Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.