Location: West Cardiff
Pay: £110 per day
Contract: Temporary, Full-Time
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Date: ASAP
TeacherActive is recruiting a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to work full-time in a mainstream secondary school in West Cardiff.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience working with young people who is confident managing a classroom and wants to gain further experience within a secondary school environment.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
Provide general classroom cover across a range of secondary subjects
Deliver pre-prepared work in the absence of the class teacher
Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
Support pupils across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4
Follow school policies and procedures
Work closely with teaching and support staff across the school
The Ideal Cover Supervisor
We are looking for someone who:
Has experience working with secondary-aged pupils or young people
Has strong behaviour and classroom management skills
Is confident, adaptable and professional
Can build positive relationships with pupils and staff
Is available full-time, Monday to Friday
Can confidently cover a variety of subjects
Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Sports Coach, Youth Worker, Learning Support Assistant or Unqualified Teacher would be advantageous.
What TeacherActive Offers
£110 per day
Full-time temporary work
Dedicated support from an experienced education recruitment consultant
Access to a wide range of opportunities across Cardiff
PAYE payment – no admin charges
Opportunities to develop your experience within secondary education
If you're looking for a full-time Cover Supervisor job in Cardiff and are confident working with secondary-aged pupils, we'd love to hear from you.
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.

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