Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Merthyr Tydfil
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Are you a confident individual who enjoys working with young people and wants to develop further experience within education?

Do you have the ability to manage classroom behaviour while keeping pupils engaged and motivated?

Are you looking for Cover Supervisor opportunities within mainstream secondary schools across Merthyr Tydfil?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with supportive mainstream secondary schools throughout Merthyr Tydfil. We are looking for confident, resilient and reliable Cover Supervisors to provide classroom support from September.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pupils across KS3 and KS4 and deliver work that has already been prepared by teaching staff. You will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning while creating a calm and productive classroom environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with children or young people
• Strong behaviour management and interpersonal skills
• Confidence managing a full classroom
• The ability to deliver pre-planned lessons effectively
• A positive, professional and adaptable approach
• A passion for supporting young people to achieve their potential

In return, you will receive:

• Access to a dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and conditions apply
• CPD courses and certificates through our ‘My-Progression’ programme
• Competitive rates of pay
• Referral scheme – Earn up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and conditions apply

All staff are paid via PAYE, ensuring the correct deduction of tax and National Insurance contributions, with no hidden administrative charges.

If you are interested in working as a Cover Supervisor in Merthyr Tydfil, please click APPLY NOW. I will be in touch to discuss this exciting opportunity further.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 02920 099 995

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.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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.