Cover Supervisor

2 weeks ago

Plymouth, United Kingdom Teaching Personnel Full time

Cover Supervisor Opportunities in Plymouth

Teaching Personnel is seeking experienced HLTAs/Cover Supervisors to join our team in the Plymouth area. If you’re passionate about education and looking to take on more responsibility in the classroom, this could be the perfect role for you.

Position Details:

  • Location: Plymouth
  • Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:15am – 3:30pm (Term Time Only)

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the smooth operation of the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher. Your responsibilities will include delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behavior, and ensuring that pupils remain focused and complete their assigned tasks. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to gain more classroom experience and take on a leadership role within an educational setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing classroom behavior and maintaining a positive learning environment.
  • Delivering lessons as outlined by the teacher and keeping students on task.
  • Collaborating with the school’s timetable to ensure smooth lesson transitions.
  • Collecting and organizing completed student work.

Skills and Experience Required:

  • Minimum GCSE grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
  • Previous experience working with children in an educational setting.
  • A passion for helping every child reach their full potential.
  • Strong commitment to safeguarding and student welfare.
  • Determination to encourage positive progress and high aspirations in students.
  • Ability to nurture students' happiness and enjoyment of school life.
  • Enthusiastic, with a good sense of humor and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.

What We Offer:

  • A dedicated consultant to support you through the registration process and during your placements.
  • Weekly pay processed via PAYE—no fees for processing your pay.
  • Access to our CPD Academy, offering free or heavily discounted training courses to support your professional development.
  • A user-friendly Candidate App, where you can manage your bookings and personal details.
  • Refer a Friend program—earn £50 for each person you refer.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your educational career and make a positive impact on students in Plymouth, apply today

To be considered for this role, you must be registered or willing to register with Teaching Personnel. Submit your up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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