Job Description

Cover Supervisor Secondary Schools
Swindon
£120 £160 per day (depending on experience)
September 2026 Start
Weekly PAYE Pay
Are you looking for a rewarding role in education where no two days are the same?
Connex Education is recruiting confident and motivated Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Swindon and the surrounding area. Whether you're a graduate considering a future in teaching, an experienced education professional, or someone looking to gain valuable school-based experience, we have a range of flexible opportunities available to suit you.
Full training and ongoing support are provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build experience in the classroom.
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into lessons when teachers are absent, ensuring students remain focused on their work and maintaining a positive learning environment throughout the school day.
Your Role Will Include
• Leading lessons using work that has been prepared by teaching staff.
• Monitoring student engagement and encouraging participation in learning activities.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Supporting students to remain on task and meet lesson objectives.
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.
Benefits of Working with Connex Education
• Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Flexible work options, including day-to-day and longer-term assignments.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of secondary schools.
• Free access to professional development courses and CPD opportunities.
• Potential pathways into teacher training and other education careers.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced education consultant.
We're Looking For Candidates Who
• Have experience working with young people, either in education, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar settings.
• Possess strong communication and organisational skills.
• Are confident leading groups of students in a classroom environment.
• Can adapt quickly and build positive relationships with staff and pupils.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.
Apply Today
If you're interested in gaining classroom experience and making a positive impact in secondary schools across Swindon, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or send your CV to (url removed).
For further information, contact our Bristol team on (phone number removed).
Equal Opportunities Statement
All roles are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications, and suitability for the role.
Connex Education Partnership acts as both an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.