Job Title: Cover Supervisor (Secondary)
Location: Taunton, Somerset
Start Date: Ongoing / January 2026 onwards
Salary: £110 – £130 per day (depending on experience)
Working Pattern: Day-to-day supply / flexible work
Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor or a graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in secondary schools in Taunton?
Are you considering a future career in teaching and want flexible, classroom-based work?
Do you want to work in schools without the planning and marking responsibilities of a teacher?
TeacherActive is welcoming speculative applications from Cover Supervisors interested in day-to-day supply opportunities across secondary schools in Taunton. Local schools frequently require short-notice cover due to staff absence, CPD, and timetable changes, creating strong demand for confident and reliable classroom supervisors.
Day-to-day supply is ideal for individuals who enjoy variety, flexibility, and supporting students’ learning while gaining experience across different school settings.
You may be a great fit if you:
Have experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable)
Are confident supervising classes across KS3–KS4 using pre-set work
Can manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment
Are flexible, reliable, and adaptable to different school settings
Are considering a career in teaching, education, or youth work
What day-to-day supply offers you:
Flexible working to suit your availability
A variety of Cover Supervisor roles across Taunton secondary schools
Valuable classroom experience without planning or marking
Opportunities to progress into long-term roles or teacher training routes
Why register with TeacherActive?
Competitive daily rates paid via PAYE (no umbrella companies or hidden fees)
Free CPD and training through our My-Progression platform
A dedicated consultant available 24/7
£200 referral bonus when you refer another teacher or TA (T&Cs apply)
If you’re interested in Cover Supervisor day-to-day supply work in Taunton, we’d love to hear from you.
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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and invited to register with TeacherActive.
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