Cover Teacher

Job Opportunity: Cover Teacher / Cover Supervisor
Location: Swindon
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: £110 – £130 per day**

Are you passionate about working with young people and interested in exploring a future career in teaching or education?

Becoming a Cover Teacher is one of the best ways to build real classroom experience, boost your confidence, and discover whether teaching is the career for you — all while getting paid! This exciting role allows you to step into the heart of school life, experience different subjects, learn to manage a classroom, and play a vital part in supporting student learning and wellbeing.

TeacherActive are working closely with a number of welcoming and supportive Secondary Schools across Swindon who are looking for motivated, positive, and reliable Cover Teachers. As a Cover Teacher, you will lead lessons in place of the class teacher using prepared work, meaning no planning, marking, or specialist subject knowledge is required. Your main role is to guide, motivate, supervise and support students aged 11–16, ensuring they stay engaged and make progress throughout the lesson. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers, graduates, future teaching assistants, career changers, sports coaches, youth mentors and anyone passionate about helping young people succeed.

⭐ What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects

• Using your confidence and presence to inspire and motivate students

• Building positive relationships and supporting student learning

• Managing behaviour in a calm, encouraging and professional manner

• Becoming a valued part of a school community

• Gaining highly valuable experience to support future applications for teacher training and other school careers

We’re Looking For

• CACHE Level 2/3 or minimum 6 months experience working with young people

• Confident communication and the ability to lead a classroom

• Adaptability, resilience and a willingness to learn

• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

Whether you’ve worked in childcare, coaching, support work, mentoring, tutoring or youth services — your experience is relevant and valued!

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on classroom experience essential for progressing into teaching

• Excellent rates of pay (£110–£130 per day)

• 24/7 consultant support for guidance and placements

• CPD training and career development opportunities

• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (T&Cs apply)

• Referral bonus up to £200

• PAYE pay — honest, transparent and no hidden fees

This is an incredible opportunity to build confidence, develop real classroom skills and take an exciting step toward a rewarding future in education. Many Cover Teachers go on to teacher training, behaviour support, SEND roles, pastoral work, or permanent school positions.

Email: [email protected]
Call: 0117 223 2200

If you’re excited about helping young people, exploring a teaching career, and earning while you learn — apply today and start your journey into education!

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.