Cover Supervisor

Posting date:	02 January 2026
Salary:	£110 to £130 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	01 February 2026
Location:	BA2
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	KP-COVSUP-BA-8985

Summary

Job Title: Cover Supervisor (TEFL / CELTA / English Language Specialist)
Location: Bath, Somerset
Salary: £110 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Day-to-day supply

Are you a TEFL- or CELTA-qualified professional looking to apply your skills in UK secondary schools?
Do you have experience delivering English language learning and managing groups of learners?
Are you seeking flexible, day-to-day work in schools across Bath?

TeacherActive is working closely with secondary schools in Bath that require reliable Cover Supervisors for day-to-day supply cover. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in TEFL, CELTA, or English language teaching who are confident leading classrooms and supporting students with literacy and language development.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-set work, maintain positive behaviour, and ensure continuity of learning in the absence of the class teacher.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising whole classes during teacher absence

  
  

• Delivering and explaining pre-set lesson content

  
  

• Supporting students with English language and literacy needs

  
  

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

  
  

• Ensuring a safe, inclusive, and productive learning environment

  
  

  This role is well suited to candidates who:

  • Hold a TEFL, CELTA, or equivalent English language qualification

    
    

  • Have experience working with young people or in educational settings

    
    

  • Are confident leading groups and managing behaviour

    
    

  • Have strong communication and organisational skills

    
    

  • Are flexible, reliable, and adaptable to different school environments

    
    

    What day-to-day supply offers you:

    • Flexible work to fit around your availability

      
      

    • Opportunities across a variety of Bath secondary schools

      
      

    • Competitive daily rates of £110 – £130

      
      

    • A pathway into longer-term cover or permanent school roles

      
      

      Why work with TeacherActive?

      • PAYE pay (no umbrella companies or hidden deductions)

        
        

      • Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform

        
        

      • A dedicated consultant available 24/7

        
        

      • £200 referral bonus when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)

        
        

        If you’re an English language specialist interested in Cover Supervisor work in Bath, we’d love to hear from you.

        Email: Kyle.Payze@TeacherActive.com
        Phone: 0117 223 2200

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

        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.