Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Bristol | £120‑£160 per day (depending on experience) | Start September 2026 | Weekly PAYE Pay

Are you looking for a rewarding role in education where no two days are the same? Connex Education is recruiting confident and motivated Cover Supervisors to work within secondary schools across Bristol and the surrounding area. Whether you are a graduate considering a future in teaching, an experienced education professional, or someone looking to gain valuable school‑based experience, we have a range of flexible opportunities available to suit you.

Full training and ongoing support are provided, making this an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build experience in the classroom. As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll step into lessons when teachers are absent, ensuring students remain focused on their work and maintaining a positive learning environment throughout the school day.

• Leading lessons using work that has been prepared by teaching staff.
• Monitoring student engagement and encouraging participation in learning activities.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently.
• Supporting students to remain on task and meet lesson objectives.
• Following safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times.

• Competitive daily pay rates paid weekly via PAYE.
• Flexible work options, including day‑to‑day and longer‑term assignments.
• Opportunities to gain experience across a variety of secondary schools.
• Free access to professional development courses and CPD opportunities.
• Potential pathways into teacher training and other educational careers.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated and experienced education consultant.

• Have experience working with young people, either in education, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar settings.
• Possess strong communication and organisational skills.
• Are confident leading groups of students in a classroom environment.
• Can adapt quickly and build positive relationships with staff and pupils.
• Have a good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or are willing to obtain one.

All appointments are subject to rigorous pre‑employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. Recruitment decisions are made solely on merit, qualifications, and suitability for the role. Connex Education Partnership acts as both an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation.