Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Start Date: Immediate Salary: £90 - £120 per day About the Role Are you confident in delivering lessons across a broad range of subjects? Are you passionate…

Pay rate £90 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 24 August 2026

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Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT)

Start Date: Immediate

Salary: £90 - £120 per day

About the Role

Are you confident in delivering lessons across a broad range of subjects? Are you passionate about making a positive impact on young people’s lives? Do you excel in behaviour and classroom management? If so, we would be pleased to hear from you.

About the School

TeacherActive is proud to partner with a mainstream secondary school in the RCT area that maintains high standards and is dedicated to every learner’s success. The school places curriculum excellence at the core of its ethos, honouring its heritage while upholding consistently high expectations. It offers pupils a stimulating, inclusive, and well-rounded curriculum that supports additional learning needs. With a strong emphasis on experiential learning and creativity, the school is committed to nurturing the whole child. This is a full-time position.

Role Overview

The school is seeking a dedicated Secondary Cover Supervisor who combines effective behaviour management skills with a creative and supportive approach. You will collaborate with a forward-thinking team to deliver an engaging and innovative curriculum. A strong commitment to maintaining high standards and inspiring a love of learning in all pupils is essential.

Key Requirements

Level 3 qualification or HLTA status (desirable but not essential)
PGCE or PCET qualifications will also be considered
Proven skills in classroom and behaviour management
Familiarity with the Curriculum for Wales framework and its requirements
Understanding of planning and assessment procedures

What We Offer

A dedicated team of consultants available around the clock to ensure a smooth onboarding experience
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (terms and conditions apply)
Access to CPD courses and certification via the My-Progression platform
Competitive, market-leading rates of pay
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £200 for successful referrals (terms and conditions apply)

About Me

My name is Tom. As a Recruitment Consultant, I bring over eight years’ teaching experience, including six years in senior leadership roles across primary schools in London and South Wales. I have an in-depth understanding of schools and education, which enables me to support candidates in securing the best roles and opportunities. I am committed to building strong relationships and developing staff to provide outstanding support to schools and pupils. I take pride in placing highly skilled professionals in schools.

Additional Information

All staff are employed on a PAYE basis, ensuring the correct deduction of tax and National Insurance, with no hidden administrative fees.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity or wish to explore other roles, please click ‘apply’ now. I will contact you to discuss your application further.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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