Location: Torfaen
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time & Part-time opportunities available
Pay: Competitive daily rates, dependent on experience
Are you confident, organised, and ready to step into the classroom? Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a graduate considering a career in teaching, or someone with experience working with young people, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
Elementa Support Services is working in partnership with welcoming secondary schools across Torfaen to recruit enthusiastic Cover Supervisors who can confidently lead classrooms and keep learning on track when teachers are absent.
No lesson planning. No marking. Just the opportunity to inspire, support, and gain invaluable classroom experience while making a real difference to young people's education.
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll play a vital role in the smooth running of the school day by:
Delivering pre-planned lessons across a variety of subjects
Managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment
Keeping students engaged and focused on the work provided
Encouraging participation, independence, and respect within the classroom
Following school behaviour, safeguarding, and health & safety policies
Providing feedback to teaching staff on lesson progress and student behaviour
Building positive relationships with students and becoming a valued member of the school community
Every day is different, making this a varied, rewarding, and fast-paced role.
We're looking for people who are:
Confident leading groups of young people
Calm, resilient, and able to think on their feet
Excellent communicators with strong organisational skills
Reliable, professional, and adaptable
Passionate about supporting education and helping students succeed
Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, tutoring or similar)
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration, or willingness to register before work commences
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply (Elementa can assist)
Strong behaviour management and communication skills
Previous secondary school experience
Degree or Level 3 qualification
An interest in teacher training or a long-term career in education
All applications will be managed by Elementa Support Services as the recruitment partner for this client.
Elementa is committed to safeguarding children and promoting their welfare. Every successful applicant will complete a comprehensive pre-employment screening process.
Appointments are subject to:
Successful interview
Satisfactory references
Safeguarding & Prevent training
Education Workforce Council (EWC) registration
Enhanced DBS Disclosure (which may be chargeable at £64.20 unless subscribed to the DBS Update Service)
Successful completion of a 12-week / 60 paid day employment trial period
Weekly Pay – No waiting for monthly payroll cut-off dates
PAYE Employment – Full employment rights and protections as standard
Excellent Training – Free or heavily discounted courses including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, Team Teach, SEND, Makaton and Thrive
Dedicated Candidate Manager – Ongoing support from a consultant who genuinely cares about your success
Fair Pay Policy – Competitive rates agreed before every placement
Additional Staff Benefits – Access to tax, legal and financial support services through trusted partners
Are not currently based in the UK
Require employer sponsorship to work in the UK
Do not have experience working with young people
Are unable to obtain an Enhanced DBS and EWC registration
If you're looking for a rewarding role where every day brings something new, we'd love to hear from you.
Click Apply Now or contact Elementa Support Services today for more information.
Please submit your up-to-date CV. We aim to respond promptly to every application.
