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Cover Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 07 November 2025
Salary: £110 to £130 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 December 2025
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Company: senploy
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 193784

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Summary

Permanent Cover Supervisor - Secondary School - Taunton

Are you passionate about education and confident in leading a classroom? A welcoming secondary school in Taunton is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor to join their team on a permanent basis.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-15:30
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience and qualifications)
Location: Taunton, Somerset

Role Overview:

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences. You'll be delivering pre-set work across core subjects including English, Maths, and Science, with opportunities to cover specialist subjects depending on your background and interests.

✅ Responsibilities:
- Supervise whole classes during short-term teacher absences
- Ensure students remain on task with the work set
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively
- Support students with their learning where appropriate
- Liaise with teaching staff to ensure smooth lesson delivery

Ideal Candidate:
- Confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic
- Experience working with young people (e.g. in education, youth work, coaching)
- Strong communication and classroom management skills
- A genuine interest in supporting students' education
- Degree holders or those with subject specialisms are encouraged to apply

Requirements:
- Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
- Right to work in the UK
- References covering the last 2 years

Interested?
Apply today!

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