Supply/Cover Supervisor – Ideal for ECTs
Location: Plymouth
Hours: 8:30am – 3:30pm
Daily Rate: £120 – £145 (based on experience)
Start Date: Flexible – Immediate work available
Are you an ECT looking for classroom experience before your first teaching role in September?
This is a great opportunity to gain paid, hands-on experience in secondary schools across Plymouth while maintaining flexibility and building confidence in behaviour management and classroom delivery.
The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be:
* Supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of teaching staff
* Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a safe, productive learning environment
* Supporting students with their learning and keeping them on task
* Reporting any issues to the relevant staff at the end of the day
Who This Role Is Perfect For:
* Early Career Teachers (ECTs) wanting experience in a school environment before September
* Individuals with some experience working with young people, ideally in a school, tutoring, or youth setting
* Confident, adaptable professionals who can step into a range of subjects and year groups
What We Offer:
* Competitive daily rates: £110 – £125, depending on experience
* Choose your availability : work as few or as many days as you like around your current commitments
* A chance to build confidence and networks ahead of your first ECT role
* Ongoing support and optional CPD opportunities
Requirements:
* Degree or relevant qualification (QTS not essential for this role, but ideal for ECTs)
* Strong classroom presence and communication skills
* Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)
* Availability between 8:30am – 3:30pm
Whether you're looking for a few days a week or full-time cover work, we’d love to hear from you. Build your classroom experience, get to know local schools and earn a competitive daily rate while preparing for your first teaching post.
Apply today and start gaining valuable school-based experience immediately!
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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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