Job Description

TeacherActive are actively recruiting enthusiastic, reliable, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join our team and support our fantastic Secondary Schools across Swindon & Wiltshire helping maintain high-quality learning in the absence of classroom teachers.

Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a Teaching Assistant looking to take the next step, or a graduate considering a career in teaching, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying flexible work to suit your lifestyle. TeacherActive offers a range of day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities across local secondary schools.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Encourage student engagement and support learning throughout the lesson.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following each lesson.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring or youth work setting.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Confidence working independently with students aged .
• A calm, professional and adaptable approach.
• A genuine passion for education and helping young people succeed.

In Return, TeacherActive Offers

• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible work to fit around your availability.
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your journey.
• Access to FREE CPD courses through our My-Progression platform.
• PAYE payroll with no hidden umbrella fees.
• Referral bonuses when you recommend friends and colleagues.

All Applicants Will Need

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).
• Two professional references.
• The right to work in the UK.

At TeacherActive, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and reference checks.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary and contract staffing services.

Ready to inspire the next generation? Apply today and speak with one of our friendly education consultants about opportunities across Swindon.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.