Swindon & Surrounding Areas
£110 – £130 per day | PAYE (No Umbrella Fees)
Start Date: Immediate | Flexible Work Available
Perfect for Graduates, Sports Coaches, Youth Workers, Teaching Assistants or anyone looking to gain classroom experience before teacher training.
Are you looking to gain experience working in secondary schools while earning a competitive daily rate?
TeacherActive is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors / Cover Teachers to work in a number of supportive secondary schools across Swindon and the surrounding areas.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are considering a future career in teaching, education, youth work or pastoral support, and want to gain hands-on classroom experience without the pressure of lesson planning or marking.
No formal teaching qualification is required — just confidence, enthusiasm, and the ability to engage and support young people.
⭐ Why Become a Cover Supervisor?
This role is widely recognised as one of the best ways to gain classroom experience before teacher training.
You will:
• Gain valuable classroom management experience
• Build confidence leading and engaging students
• Develop skills that support teacher training applications
• Work in a variety of local secondary schools
• Enjoy flexible work to suit your schedule
Many of our Cover Supervisors go on to become qualified teachers, teaching assistants, behaviour mentors, or SEND specialists.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor you will:
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the teacher’s absence
• Supervise and engage students aged 11–16
• Maintain a positive and focused classroom environment
• Manage behaviour calmly and professionally
• Support students with their learning across a range of subjects
No planning or marking required.
✔ What We’re Looking For
We are looking for confident and enthusiastic individuals who:
• Have at least 6 months’ experience working with young people
• OR hold a CACHE Level 2 / Level 3 qualification
• Are confident speaking in front of a classroom
• Have strong communication and leadership skills
• Are reliable, adaptable and passionate about education
Experience in sports coaching, tutoring, mentoring, youth work, childcare, teaching assistance, or support work is highly desirable.
What TeacherActive Offers
• Competitive daily pay £110 – £130
• PAYE pay – no hidden umbrella costs
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• 24/7 support from a dedicated education consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Referral bonus up to £200
Start Your Career in Education Today
This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while gaining valuable classroom experience and take your first step into teaching or other education careers.
Apply today or contact us to find out more:
(phone number removed)
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services
Salary description
£110.00 - £130.00 per day