Graduate Cover Supervisor - Ideal role for future teachers
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Teaching Personnel are looking for a Cover Supervisor to join a busy and supportive Secondary School in Newport (NP18). This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone searching for Cover Supervisor jobs, education jobs in Newport, or roles that offer hands-on classroom experience in a secondary school setting.
This Cover Supervisor position is ideal for individuals who are enthusiastic about working with young people, confident managing behaviour, and keen to build a career in education, teaching, or classroom support roles.
Hours: 08:30 - 15:30 (Monday to Friday – Term time only)
Weekly Pay: £550 - £650 (dependant on experience)
Competitive daily rates for Cover Supervisors in Newport. Higher rates available for candidates with strong classroom management or previous school-based experience.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver pre-prepared work to pupils in secondary school classrooms when the teacher is absent.
Maintain excellent behaviour management in line with the school’s behaviour policy.
Keep students on task, supervise learning, and create a positive classroom environment.
Provide clear guidance and support to pupils during set tasks.
Assist with classroom routines and respond to general questions.
Manage classroom behaviour, deal with issues promptly, and follow school safeguarding procedures.
Collect completed work and give feedback to teachers.
These responsibilities make this role perfect for anyone searching for Cover Supervisor jobs, classroom support roles, or education work in Wales.
Person Specification / Essential Skills
No formal qualifications required — great for graduates, career changers, or aspiring teachers.
A degree is desirable but not essential.
Experience working with young people, youth groups, or in behaviour management roles is highly beneficial.
Confident, proactive, and able to manage a full classroom independently.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills — essential for any school-based job.
Why Apply for Cover Supervisor Jobs in Newport?
Gain valuable experience for routes into teaching, PGCE programmes, teacher training, and teaching assistant roles.
Opportunity to work in a supportive, well-established Secondary School in Newport.
Ideal for those exploring a long-term career in education, schools, or youth support.
Flexible, rewarding, and excellent for building classroom confidence.
If you are interested in finding out more about this Cover Supervisor position, please apply with your CV and I will be in contact
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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- Location:
- Newport
- Salary:
- £550 - £650 /week
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Education