Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £120 to £160 per day |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2026 |
| Location: | Taunton |
| Company: | senploy |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 210395 |
Summary
Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about working with young people? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across the Taunton area.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced school staff looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a flexible and rewarding role.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that learning continues in a structured and positive environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
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Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects
Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects
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Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere
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Supporting students with their work and encouraging active participation
Supporting students with their work and encouraging active participation
-
Ensuring all school policies and procedures are followed
Ensuring all school policies and procedures are followed
-
Providing feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
Providing feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
Please note: this role does not require lesson planning or marking, allowing you to focus on classroom management and student engagement.
We are looking for individuals who are:
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Confident in leading a classroom and communicating effectively with students
Confident in leading a classroom and communicating effectively with students
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Resilient, adaptable, and quick-thinking
Resilient, adaptable, and quick-thinking
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Passionate about education and supporting young people
Passionate about education and supporting young people
-
Able to build positive relationships quickly
Able to build positive relationships quickly
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Reliable, professional, and well-organised
Reliable, professional, and well-organised
Previous experience working with young people-such as in schools, coaching, or youth work-is highly desirable.
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Flexible working options to suit your availability
Flexible working options to suit your availability
-
Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
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Access to a wide range of free CPD and training courses
Access to a wide range of free CPD and training courses
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Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
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Valuable experience to support a future career in teaching or education
Valuable experience to support a future career in teaching or education
If you are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV.
All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role in some cases.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search as part of the shortlisting process.
We provide free child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about working with young people? Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across the Taunton area.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced school staff looking to gain valuable classroom experience in a flexible and rewarding role.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring that learning continues in a structured and positive environment.
Your key responsibilities will include:
-
Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects
Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects
-
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere
Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning atmosphere
-
Supporting students with their work and encouraging active participation
Supporting students with their work and encouraging active participation
-
Ensuring all school policies and procedures are followed
Ensuring all school policies and procedures are followed
-
Providing feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
Providing feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
Please note: this role does not require lesson planning or marking, allowing you to focus on classroom management and student engagement.
We are looking for individuals who are:
-
Confident in leading a classroom and communicating effectively with students
Confident in leading a classroom and communicating effectively with students
-
Resilient, adaptable, and quick-thinking
Resilient, adaptable, and quick-thinking
-
Passionate about education and supporting young people
Passionate about education and supporting young people
-
Able to build positive relationships quickly
Able to build positive relationships quickly
-
Reliable, professional, and well-organised
Reliable, professional, and well-organised
Previous experience working with young people-such as in schools, coaching, or youth work-is highly desirable.
-
Flexible working options to suit your availability
Flexible working options to suit your availability
-
Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
Opportunities for both short-term and long-term placements
-
Access to a wide range of free CPD and training courses
Access to a wide range of free CPD and training courses
-
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
-
Valuable experience to support a future career in teaching or education
Valuable experience to support a future career in teaching or education
If you are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience in a supportive and dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply today with your CV.
All applicants must hold the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.
All pay rates quoted include 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This is a temporary position, with the potential for a permanent role in some cases.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to safeguarding checks in line with DfE guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, which may include an online search as part of the shortlisting process.
We provide free child protection and Prevent Duty training. All candidates must hold (or be willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check. Full assistance is provided.