Cover Supervisor

Are you a passionate and supportive individual looking to maximise your potential in education? Are you looking for the perfect work/life balance? When undertaking this cover supervisor role, you will gain vital experience for future employment and potential education roles e.g., PGCE. You will have complete control and work flexibility which is great for individuals with busy lifestyles and study commitments (temporary).

You will have exclusive access to our new Continuing Professional Development (CPD) application where you can gain qualifications. If you have had disappointing experiences of working with education recruitment agencies in the past, you may be skeptical about joining us. But, at Academics we provide a human experience to supply. You'd expect us to consider ourselves to be the best though.

Here are some recent comments shared in our Google reviews from our staff just like you: 'I've previously worked for teaching agencies that didn't really look after their employees. Academics are an excellent/professional agency that really value their employees. I was given work immediately, paid on time, checked up on and given work locally to my location. I can't recommend this agency enough.

Even post working there I was checked up on by Luke. Very attentive and down to earth.' Academics are recruiting for general cover supervisors to supervise secondary classes in the Cardiff. This will commence on the 1st June 2026. Applicants will be expected to produce a safe learning environment where KS3, KS4, and KS5 pupils complete pre-set work produced by subject teachers.

What we offer:

You will be paid according to the teaching framework (£110-£140 per day) No umbrella companies Easy registration process Up to £125 refer a friend scheme Online and hassle-free time sheets Personal contact at Academics Responsibilities for Cover Supervisor Create a supportive learning environment where pupils stay on task and complete set-work Collect completed work after the lesson and returning it to the appropriate teacher Produce feedback to the class teacher by outlining positive/negative behaviours, achievements, and any concerning issues Upholding school policies and procedures related to child protection, health and confidentiality Through interaction, establish trust with pupils by tailoring to individual needs Required

Skills and Qualifications for Cover Supervisor Valid DBS (Can be produced through us) Registered with the Educational Workforce Council (EWC) (Can be produced through us) Has/currently undertaking a university degree Previous experience working with young people (e.g., coaching, teaching assistant, youth work) Confident Desirable Skills for Cover Supervisor Full driving licence and has access to a car You live in or near Cardiff Initiative