Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Pontypool, Torfaen

Salary: £120 per day minimum

Employment Type: Temporary (Full-time, Part-time, Flexible Supply)

Job Overview

We are recruiting a Cover Supervisor to support learning across a busy secondary school environment in the Torfaen region. This Cover Supervisor opportunity is ideal for confident, reliable people who can step into the classroom, keep pupils engaged with pre-set work, and maintain a calm, positive learning environment. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in promoting safeguarding, positive behaviour management, and strong classroom routines. If you have experience supporting children and young people and want flexible work in education, this Cover Supervisor role in Torfaen could be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor your daily duties will include:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the usual teacher, delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and set work as directed
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively, using consistent routines to create a safe and productive learning environment
• Supporting day-to-day operations in your role as a Cover Supervisor to ensure high standards of care, safeguarding, and compliance
• Engaging and motivating pupils, adapting your approach across different subjects, year groups, and ability levels
• Supporting learners with Additional Learning Needs (ALN) where required, working in line with school policies and safeguarding procedures

Requirements & Qualifications

To be successful as a Cover Supervisor, you will need:

• A minimum of 3 months’ experience working with or supporting children/young people in an educational, professional, or voluntary setting
• Proven experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar education-focused role such as Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, childcare, or behaviour support
• Strong practical knowledge of safeguarding, behaviour management, and professional standards within a school setting
• Enhanced DBS Check (or willingness to obtain) and Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (or willingness to register)

Benefits & Work Environment

• £120 per day minimum, with weekly pay, tailored to experienced Cover Supervisor candidates
• Flexible supply options (full-time and part-time) plus ongoing support, school variety, and opportunities to build long-term education experience
• Dedicated support from a former secondary school teacher who understands first-hand the rewards and challenges of working in education
• Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
• Pension and holiday pay entitlement
• Candidate of the month competition - chance to win £50
• Quarterly Golden Ticket competition - chance to win £250

If you are a motivated Cover Supervisor looking for an exciting new opportunity in the Torfaen area, apply today!

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