About the role
Cover Supervisor - Primary Schools (East Bristol)
Vision for Education are seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to work across mainstream primary schools in East Bristol, providing essential classroom cover when needed.
This is a flexible, ad-hoc role, ideal for a Cover Supervisor who enjoys working with children and wants variety in their working week. You will step into classrooms to deliver pre-set work and maintain a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher.
About the Cover Supervisor Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will support primary schools across East Bristol by covering lessons during teacher absence. You will not be required to plan lessons, but you will ensure pupils remain engaged and on task.
This Cover Supervisor role is perfect for individuals with experience working with children who are confident managing groups and maintaining classroom behaviour.
Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
1. Supervise whole classes during teacher absence
2. Deliver pre-prepared work set by the class teacher
3. Maintain a positive and safe classroom environment as a Cover Supervisor
4. Manage behaviour in line with school policies
5. Support pupils with their learning where needed
6. Ensure a calm and productive classroom atmosphere
Flexible Cover Supervisor Work
This Cover Supervisor role offers complete flexibility:
7. Ad-hoc cover in primary schools across East Bristol
8. Work when it suits your availability
9. No long-term commitment required
10. Opportunities to build experience across multiple schools
11. Potential for longer-term Cover Supervisor placements
What We’re Looking For
To be successful as a Cover Supervisor, you should have:
12. Experience working with children or young people
13. Confidence managing a classroom as a Cover Supervisor
14. Strong communication and behaviour management skills
15. A flexible and reliable approach to work
16. A calm and professional manner in school settings
17. An Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
18. Competitive daily pay, paid weekly via PAYE
19. Flexible Cover Supervisor opportunities across East Bristol
20. Experience in a range of primary school settings
21. Dedicated consultant support
22. Free CPD and training opportunities
23. Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
Why Work as a Cover Supervisor With Us?
We work closely with a wide network of primary schools across East Bristol, offering regular opportunities for Cover Supervisors who want flexible, varied school-based work without the commitment of full-time teaching.