Primary Cover Supervisor

Primary Cover Supervisor

Location: Cambridge & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £95 - £120 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Temporary, Long-Term & Short-Term Opportunities
Start Date: Sepetmber 2026
Pay: Weekly PAYE

Inspire young minds while enjoying flexible working

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and dependable Primary Cover Supervisors to work across a range of friendly and welcoming primary schools in Cambridge and the surrounding areas.

If you enjoy working with children, thrive in a classroom environment and are looking for a rewarding role with flexibility, we would be delighted to hear from you. Every day is different, giving you the opportunity to work across a variety of schools, gain valuable experience and make a positive impact on pupils learning

Your Responsibilities

As a primary Cover Supervisor, you will;

Deliver pre-set lessons in the absences of the class teacher
Maintain a calm, engaging, and productive classroom environment
Support pupils with their learning and encourage participation thought out the day
Follow each school's policies and procedures, including behaviour management
Adapt confidently to different year groups and classroom setting across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
Provide clear feedback to teaching staff following each placement

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with children in a school, Sport coaching, youth work or similar setting
Is confident leading groups of children and maintaining positive classroom behaviour
Has excellent communication and organisational skills
Can build positive relationships with pupils and school staff
Is reliable, adaptable and enjoys working in different school environments
Has a positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for supporting children's education

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment

Competitive Daily Rate, paid Weekly via PAYE
Flexible assignments to fits around your availability and way of life
Opportunities to work in a variety of excellent primary schools across Cambridge
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and regular work opportunities
Free access to over 2,50 CPD course through the National College
A straightforward registration proves with continued support from our experienced education team

Apply Today

If you're looking for a flexible and rewarding opportunity within primary education, we'd be delighted to hear from you.

To apply or find out more, contact Samantha at Tradewind Recruitment on (phone number removed) or email .

Join Tradewind Recruitment and help create positive learning experiences for primary pupils across Cambridge