Lead The Classroom- Cover Supervisor

Lead the Classroom. Inspire Confidence. Become a Cover Supervisor!

Location: Newport & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: September 2026

Hours: Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 8:30am-3:30pm

Pay: From £110 per day (depending on experience)

Contract: Full Academic Year

Are you confident, adaptable, and looking for a role where no two days are the same?

Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Newport that are looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join them this September. This is a fantastic opportunity for aspiring teachers, graduates, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who wants to gain valuable classroom experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when teachers are absent, delivering pre-planned lessons and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

• Supervising classes across a range of subjects (no lesson planning required)
• Delivering pre-prepared work left by the class teacher
• Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour confidently and professionally
• Supporting students with questions while encouraging independent learning
• Reporting back to teaching staff on lesson progress and student behaviour

Every day brings something different, making this the perfect role for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Who Would Be Perfect for This Role?

• Confident leading groups of young people
• Calm, resilient, and able to think on their feet
• Excellent communicators with strong behaviour management skills
• Passionate about education and supporting young people
• Reliable, organised, and professional

Experience in schools is beneficial but not essential.

We welcome applications from:

• Graduates
• Aspiring Teachers
• Teaching Assistants
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Tutors
• Learning Mentors
• Ex-Military Personnel
• Individuals with leadership or coaching experience

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Weekly pay
• Full-time work for the entire academic year
• Free CPD and accredited training
• Behaviour Management and Safeguarding training
• Dedicated education consultant providing ongoing support
• Opportunities to secure permanent school positions
• Experience across a variety of Newport secondary schools

Educator Requirements

The ideal candidate will also require the following or already hold & willing to apply for: (We can help you obtain the below as part of the registration process)

• Enhanced DBS on the update service
• Education Workforce Regulation registration (EWC)
• Aged 18 and over
• Level 2 Safeguarding Course as part of your onboarding with us
• A Minimum of 2 professional based references which cover a 24-month period of employment (or equivalent)

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