• Type: Contract / Long-term / Supply (depending on availability)
• Location: Cardiff
• Start date: ASAP
• Hours: Full-time
• Pay: £100–£120 per day (dependent on experience)
Are you a fluent Welsh-speaking Cover Supervisor with a passion for science and supporting young people in their learning? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and maintain a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher?
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with an inclusive and forward-thinking secondary school to recruit an enthusiastic Welsh-speaking Cover Supervisor to fill an ongoing role within their science department. This role offers the opportunity to support pupils across KS3 and KS4, ensuring continuity of learning while delivering pre-set work and maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement.
About the Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials, with a focus on science subjects
• Support pupils’ learning through the medium of Welsh
• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-managed classroom environment
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and engagement
• Promote safeguarding, wellbeing, and positive behaviour at all times
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the wider school community
What We’re Looking For
To be considered, candidates must have:
• Degree in science based subject or a related field (eg: sports science)
• Fluency in Welsh (spoken and written)
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration (or willingness to apply)
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
• Experience working with young people in an educational setting
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• A confident and adaptable approach to covering a range of subjects, particularly science
Desirable:
• A degree or strong background in a science-related subject
• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant in a secondary school
• Experience supporting KS3 and KS4 learners
• A proactive and flexible attitude
Recruitment & Safeguarding Information
All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client. Elementa is committed to the safeguarding of children in all of their processes and all successful applicants will have a full pre-screen to assess their suitability for the role.
Any appointment will be subject to:
• A successful interview process
• Satisfactory references
• Safeguarding & Prevent training
• Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration in the appropriate categories
• Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the Update Service)
• Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period
ELEMENTA CANDIDATE COMMITMENT
• Weekly pay – no waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates; Elementa pays one week in lieu
• PAYE contract – unless requested otherwise, providing full employment protections
• Training & Support – free or heavily discounted training including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton, and Thrive
• Dedicated candidate manager providing regular welfare contact and ongoing support
• Fair pay policy – transparent daily rates; any variation agreed in writing prior to placement
• Additional staff support services – access to partner services including tax returns, accountancy, legal advice, and more
This Role Is Not Suitable For Applicants:
• Not currently based within the UK
• Requiring employer sponsorship for UK right to work
• Without experience working with young people in a school or educational setting
Interested?
Click Apply Now or contact us via phone or email for more information. Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will be promptly responded to
Salary description
£90.00 - £238.00 per year