Cover Supervisor New

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: From £110 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Academic Year | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

Are you confident, organised and passionate about working with young people?

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in the Newport area. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced educators, graduates, aspiring teachers and anyone with strong leadership or group-management experience looking to build a career in education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play an important role in keeping learning on track when teachers are unavailable. You'll supervise pre-planned lessons, support pupils with their work and create a calm, positive classroom environment.

No two days are the same - and you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience across a secondary school setting.

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and instructions
• Maintain a positive and productive classroom environment
• Manage behaviour confidently and consistently
• Support pupils with their learning where required
• Encourage students to remain focused and engaged
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Build positive relationships with pupils and school staff

This role could be an excellent fit for:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Aspiring teachers looking to gain classroom experience
• Education or Psychology graduates
• Sports graduates and coaches
• Youth workers and mentors
• Teaching Assistants looking to progress
• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Individuals with strong leadership or management experience

Previous experience working with young people is desirable, but