Supply Teacher

Teaching Personnel are working in partnership with a Multi-Academy Trust in Derbyshire to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors for the new term.

This opportunity is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, and unqualified educators who are looking to gain hands-on classroom experience within a secondary school setting. The role provides valuable exposure to teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4, making it an excellent stepping stone into teacher training or long-term education roles.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

Supervising classes in the absence of the class teacher
Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects
Maintaining a positive, safe, and well-managed classroom environment
Promoting engagement, focus, and appropriate behaviour
Supporting pupils with varying abilities and learning needs
Following school policies on behaviour management and safeguarding

The Ideal Candidate :

A graduate or unqualified teacher seeking classroom-based experience
Confident working with young people aged 11–16
Strong communication and organisational skills
Calm, adaptable, and professional approach
A genuine interest in education and student development
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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