Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells & Surrounding Areas
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: Up to £130 per day

Are you confident, adaptable, and able to inspire young minds?
Do you have strong classroom and behaviour management skills?
Are you interested in supporting students aged 11–16 across a range of subjects?

TeacherActive are proud to be working closely with a number of Secondary Schools across Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells and the wider Kent area. We are actively recruiting motivated Cover Supervisors to support our partner schools with high-quality, reliable staff.

Cover Supervisors play a crucial role in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of the regular class teacher. While this position does not require planning or marking, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work, managing the classroom environment, and ensuring students remain focused and on task.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Supervising classes during short-term teacher absence across a range of subjects
Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and ensuring learning objectives are met
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Offering support to students who need help understanding tasks
Ensuring a safe, positive and inclusive learning environment
Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
Being flexible and confident working across different departments and year groups

The ideal Cover Supervisor will:

Hold CACHE Level 2/3 or have a minimum of 6 months classroom-based experience
Be confident managing classes of students aged 11–16+
Demonstrate strong behaviour management and communication skills
Be adaptable, proactive, and willing to work across various secondary settings

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated, supportive team of consultants available 24/7
Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
Access to CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression platform
Market-leading pay rates
TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for every successful referral (T&Cs apply)
PAYE payment structure – no umbrella fees, no hidden admin deductions

If you are enthusiastic, reliable and ready to support local schools, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and we’ll be in touch with more details about this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

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

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