Cover Supervisor

Posting date:	20 January 2026
Salary:	£110 to £130 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	19 February 2026
Location:	BA5
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	KP-WellsCS-SM-8985

Summary

Job Title: General Cover Supervisor
Location: Wells
Start Date: January 2026
Salary: £110 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time (flexible role types available)

Are you a Teaching Assistant ready to take the next step in your education career?

Would you like to lead a classroom but want the right training and support to feel confident in the role?

Are you interested in working across secondary schools in Wells, gaining valuable classroom leadership experience?

TeacherActive is currently welcoming expressions of interest from motivated and reliable General Cover Supervisors for roles starting in January 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for Teaching Assistants, graduates, or individuals with school-based experience who are ready to progress — with full training and ongoing support provided to help you succeed.

Schools are already planning ahead for the new term, making now the perfect time to register and access opportunities before roles are formally advertised.

Whether you’re looking for a long-term placement, regular cover work, or experience as a stepping stone into teacher training, we’re here to support your development every step of the way.

This role could be ideal if you:

• Have experience as a Teaching Assistant or working with young people

  
  

• Are keen to step up into a classroom leadership role with structured support

  
  

• Are confident (or developing confidence) supervising whole classes

  
  

• Can deliver pre-planned lessons and maintain a positive learning environment

  
  

• Are adaptable and happy to cover a range of subjects across KS3–KS4

  
  

  What’s on offer:

  • Access to a wide range of General Cover Supervisor roles in Wells

    
    

  • Full training and guidance to prepare you for cover supervision

    
    

  • Ongoing support from an experienced, dedicated consultant

    
    

  • Full-time and flexible opportunities to suit your availability

    
    

  • Supportive secondary school environments

    
    

    Why work with TeacherActive?

    • Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)

      
      

    • Free CPD and cover supervisor training through our My-Progression platform

      
      

    • A dedicated consultant available 24/7

      
      

    • £200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)

      
      

      If you’re a Teaching Assistant or aspiring educator looking to take that next step with the right training and support, 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 then invited to register with TeacherActive.

      Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks, and the provision of good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service and can offer a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with competitive rates of pay 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.

      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.