Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Worksop
Start date: April 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.
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.

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