Cover Supervisors

Posted 19 September 2025
Salary £85 - £95 per day
LocationTeignmouth
Job type Cover Supervisor
Job durationDaily Supply
Discipline Secondary
ReferenceMP211441CT3100-A472292

Job description

We are seeking reliable and organised Cover Supervisors to support a range of schools in Devon from the end of September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working in schools and supporting pupils’ learning in the absence of teaching staff.

Duties as Cover Supervisor:

 

  • Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged.

  • Follow lesson plans provided by teachers to maintain continuity of learning.

  • Manage behaviour and maintain a safe, positive classroom environment.

  • Support pupils’ social and emotional well-being.

  • Report on pupil progress and any issues to teaching staff.

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

 

  • Previous experience working with children in a school setting is desirable.

  • Strong communication, organisational, and classroom management skills as a Cover Supervisor.

  • Ability to remain calm, adaptable, and professional in all situations.

  • Current Enhanced DBS or willingness to obtain one.

Why Step Teachers? 

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services. 

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations. 

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of. 

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