Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor 
Location: Worksop 
Start date: May 2026
Job Type: Flexible (Full-time / Part-time / Day-to-day / Long-term placements)
Salary: £95 - £110 per day

About the Role:
We are currently recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in the Worksop area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in education, whether you are considering a future in teaching or seeking flexible work within schools.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work to students in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring a positive and productive classroom environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising classes during teacher absences
Delivering lesson materials and instructions provided by teaching staff
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Supporting students to stay on task with their work
Reporting back to teaching staff on lesson outcomes and any issues
Requirements:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence in managing groups of young people
A flexible and proactive approach
Previous experience working with young people (desirable but not essential)
A degree or relevant qualification (preferred)
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
What We Offer:

Flexible working to suit your availability
Opportunities in a variety of local secondary schools
Competitive daily pay rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to training and professional development opportunities
Who Would Suit This Role?

Graduates considering a career in teaching
Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants
Individuals with youth work, coaching, or mentoring backgrounds
How to Apply:
If you are passionate about working with young people and want to make a positive impact in schools across the Worksop area, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed