Cover supervisor

Posting date:	20 February 2026
Salary:	£120 to £140 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	22 March 2026
Location:	TA2
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Teacheractive Limited
Job type:	Temporary
Job reference:	KP-CSCS-TATA-8985

Summary

Job Title: Secondary Cover Supervisor
Location: Taunton
Start Date: Immediate / ASAP
Pay: £120–£140 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Full-time

Ready to take the next step in your school career?

Are you available full-time and looking for a consistent role in a secondary setting?

Are you a Teaching Assistant, graduate, or experienced school professional ready to lead a classroom?

TeacherActive is recruiting a confident and dependable Secondary Cover Supervisor to work full-time in supportive secondary schools across Taunton.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking stability, routine, and hands-on classroom leadership experience — ideal for those considering teacher training in the future.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising whole classes across KS3–KS4

  
  

• Delivering pre-planned lessons

  
  

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively

  
  

• Keeping students engaged and on task

  
  

• Working across a variety of subjects

  
  

  Full training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you feel confident and successful in the role.

  This Role Is Ideal If You:

  • Have experience working in a secondary school or with young people

    
    

  • Are confident leading and managing whole classes

    
    

  • Are available to work full-time

    
    

  • Have strong communication and behaviour management skills

    
    

  • Are proactive, adaptable, and reliable

    
    

    What’s On Offer

    • Full-time Cover Supervisor role in Taunton

      
      

    • Competitive daily rates (£120–£140) paid via PAYE – no umbrella companies

      
      

    • Comprehensive Cover Supervisor training

      
      

    • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

      
      

    • Valuable experience for future teacher training applications

      
      

      Why Work with TeacherActive?

      • Competitive PAYE pay with no hidden fees

        
        

      • Free CPD and Cover Supervisor training through our My-Progression platform

        
        

      • Dedicated consultant support 24/7

        
        

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

        
        

        If you’re available full-time and ready to step into a Secondary Cover Supervisor role in Taunton, 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 complete registration.

        Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID verification, and satisfactory professional references.

        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.