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Cover Supervisor

Job in Torquay, Devon, TQ2, England, UK
Listing for: Teaching Personnel
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Education / Teaching
    Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Education Administration
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Flexible Supply Work | January Start | Secondary Schools Across Torbay

Are you looking to kickstart a career in education
, gain valuable classroom experience, and enjoy flexible working options
? Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Torbay on a supply basis starting from January
.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, unqualified teachers, or experienced support staff who are passionate about education and want to develop their skills in a dynamic classroom environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
  • Supervise lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, following pre-prepared lesson plans
  • Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task during teacher absence
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
  • Build positive relationships with students and staff
  • Collect completed work and provide feedback to teaching staff
  • Promote a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment
  • Confident, organised, and adaptable
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to engage and motivate students across different subjects
  • Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential
  • A degree or strong academic background is advantageous

This role is a perfect stepping stone for those considering a future in teaching. Many of our successful Cover Supervisors progress to teacher training placements or permanent school-based roles through Teaching Personnel.

  • Flexible work options to suit your lifestyle
  • Weekly pay with competitive rates
  • Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy for professional development
  • FREE Child Protection and Prevent Duty training
  • Dedicated consultant to support you every step of the way
  • Opportunities to work in a variety of local schools to find the right fit

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.

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