Welsh-Speaking Cover Supervisor

Welsh‑Speaking Cover Supervisors Needed in Secondary Schools – Cardiff & Surrounding Areas – Start ASAP!

Are you a Welsh speaker confident leading a classroom?

Do you want flexible, rewarding work in secondary schools across Cardiff, Caerphilly, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Vale of Glamorgan, and surrounding areas?

Aspire People are recruiting reliable and confident Welsh‑speaking Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the region.

We have both long‑term, full‑time roles and flexible day‑to‑day opportunities to suit your schedule.

• Deliver pre‑set lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Maintain strong classroom control and manage behaviour confidently
• Ensure pupils remain on task and complete work set
• Follow the school's behaviour policy consistently and effectively
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support a positive, focused learning environment
• Deliver lessons through the medium of Welsh where required

• Fluent Welsh speaker (essential or highly desirable depending on school)
• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to remain calm, confident, and professional
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Registered with the Education Workforce Council (EWC) or willing to obtain registration

We welcome candidates from a variety of backgrounds, including:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Teaching Assistants ready to step up into a Cover Supervisor role
• Youth workers, mentors, or coaches with experience supporting young people

• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities in Welsh‑medium and bilingual schools across Cardiff
• Supportive schools that value strong classroom leadership
• Holiday pay you can use anytime
• Access to free CPD e‑learning courses with certification, including safeguarding and behaviour management training
• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement
• Generous referral bonus – up to £250 when your referral works 20 days for us

Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject to appropriate child protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.