Cover Supervisor

Gloucester
Start date: September 2026
Pay rate: £120-£140 per day

Looking for flexible work from September?

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Cover Supervisors and education professionals for day-to-day supply opportunities across Gloucester from September 2026.

If you enjoy working with secondary-age students and are looking for a flexible approach to your working week, day-to-day supply can offer the variety and freedom you are looking for. We are keen to hear from confident education professionals who can quickly settle into different school environments and provide effective classroom supervision.

Before applying, please confirm:

• Do you have experience working with secondary-age students?
• Are you available for day-to-day supply work across Gloucester from September 2026?
• Do you have previous experience working within a UK or overseas education setting?
• Are you a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, HLTA or experienced education professional looking for flexible secondary school work?
• Are you confident managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment?

Tradewind Recruitment is growing its team of education professionals ahead of the new academic year, with day-to-day supply opportunities available across Gloucester and the surrounding areas.

About Tradewind Recruitment

At Tradewind, we specialise in connecting skilled education professionals with schools across the UK.

We understand that supply work needs to work around you. Our consultants take the time to understand your experience, availability and preferences, allowing us to identify opportunities that are a good match for your circumstances.

With over 240 5-star Google reviews from our candidates, past and present, we pride ourselves on providing a professional, responsive service.

From your initial registration through to securing placements, our experienced consultants will be available to offer guidance, answer questions and help you make the most of the opportunities available.

The Opportunity

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will help schools maintain a consistent learning environment when teachers are unavailable.

You will supervise classes across a range of subjects and year groups, using lesson plans and resources prepared by the school. Your role will be to ensure students understand the tasks set, remain focused and follow the school's behaviour expectations.

This position would suit someone who is dependable, confident and organised, with strong classroom management skills and the ability to adapt to different settings.

You will need to be comfortable taking responsibility for a classroom, communicating clearly with students and responding appropriately to behaviour.

Day-to-day supply can provide valuable experience across a variety of secondary schools while giving you greater flexibility over when you work. It can also be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills and build your experience within education.

Your Responsibilities

As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you may be responsible for:

• Supervising secondary school classes when the regular teacher is unavailable.
• Delivering lessons using materials and instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Communicating tasks and expectations clearly to students.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and high classroom standards.
• Creating a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment.
• Monitoring student engagement and ensuring students complete the work provided.
• Offering appropriate support to students throughout the lesson.
• Working effectively with teachers, support staff and school leaders.
• Raising any significant behaviour, safeguarding or welfare concerns with the appropriate member of staff.
• Following school policies, safeguarding procedures and professional expectations.
• Adjusting quickly to different subjects, year groups and school environments.

What We Offer

Competitive pay: We will always seek to secure you the highest rate of pay possible, with rates of £120-£140 per day for these opportunities.

Flexibility: Choose when you work and take advantage of day-to-day supply opportunities that fit around your availability and other commitments.

Variety: Experience different secondary schools across Gloucester while developing your classroom