Your newpany
Hays Education isrecruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of secondary schools in Gloucestershire on a flexible temporary basis. As a Hays Cover Supervisor, you will work directly with a dedicated Hays recruitment consultant, supporting you to secure work that fits your availability, preferences and experience.
While this role offers flexibility, many Cover Supervisors build strong relationships with students and staff at particular schools and are often requested regularly, allowing for continuity alongside flexible working.
Your new role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with the work set. You will manage classroom behaviour effectively and follow each school’s policies and procedures to maintain a positive learning environment.
The role does not require planning or marking. You may work across a range of subjects and year groups, with opportunities to align placements to your strengths and interests where possible.
What you'll need to succeed
You do NOT need QTS or a subject specialism to apply for this role. However, you must have experience working with young people, either in a school setting or in other environments such as social care, youth work, sports coaching, mentoring or charity work .
Strong behaviour management is essential, alongside confidence, resilience and the ability to lead a classroom of secondary‑aged students. You will also need the right to work in the UK and must have an Enhanced DBS check, or be willing to obtain one, in line with safeguarding requirements.
What you'll get in return
1. Flexible working options available.
2. Choose to work full‑time or part‑time, with control over your availability
3. Update your availability week‑to‑week via the Hays App
4. Weeklypetitive pay, paid directly through Hays
5. Quick and simple timesheet submission through the Hays App
6. Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays recruitment consultant
7. Opportunity to build strong relationships with schools and secure regular bookings
8. Ideal for graduates, career‑changers, experienced Cover Supervisors or those considering a future in teaching