Cover Supervisor - Aberdare

Cover Supervisor – Mainstream Secondary School

Location: Aberdare Start Date: November 2026 (After Half Term) Salary: £110 per day Contract: Temporary – Until February Half Term 2027 (Initially)

Are you a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor with experience working in secondary schools?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to engage students across KS3 and KS4?

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in a supportive mainstream secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive mainstream secondary school in Aberdare that is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team after the October half term.

This is a temporary position starting in November and running until February half term 2027 initially, offering a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their experience within a secondary school environment.

The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for supervising pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, maintaining a positive classroom environment and ensuring pupils remain engaged with their learning.

The successful Cover Supervisor will:

Have previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils.

Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

Be confident supervising classes across KS3 and KS4.

Be adaptable, reliable and enthusiastic about supporting young people.

Have excellent communication and organisational skills.

Be able to follow lesson plans and maintain continuity of learning.

Promote a positive, safe and inclusive learning environment.

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (Terms and Conditions apply).

CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.

Market-leading rates of pay.

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply).

PAYE payment, so you can rest assured that you're paying the correct level of Tax and National Insurance.

If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity in Aberdare, we'd love to hear from you!

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and 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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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