Secondary Teacher

Job Title: Cover Supervisor Location: Colchester Start Date: Immediate Start Salary: £120 - £180 per day Are you a confident Cover Supervisor who can engage and motivate pupils across KS3 and KS4? Do you have strong…

Pay rate £130 – £180/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 6 October 2026

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Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Colchester
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £120 - £180 per day

Are you a confident Cover Supervisor who can engage and motivate pupils across KS3 and KS4?

Do you have strong classroom management skills and the ability to deliver pre-set work effectively?

Are you a graduate, UQT, ECT or QTS teacher looking to gain further experience within a secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a secondary school in Colchester that has been rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. This is an excellent opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to gain valuable experience supporting pupils across Key Stage 3 / KS3 and Key Stage 4 / KS4.

The school is looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor for an immediate start on a short-term contract. The successful Cover Supervisor will be responsible for delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour, supporting KS3 and KS4 pupils and reporting back to teaching staff following lessons.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• UQT, ECT or QTS status welcomed, with graduates also encouraged to apply
• Experience working with young people is desirable
• Strong classroom management skills
• Confidence delivering pre-set work across a range of subjects
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A flexible and positive approach to supporting pupils

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Cover Supervisor position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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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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