Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Secondary School | Gloucester Road, Bristol

Start Date: ASAP / September 2026
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term Placement
Hours: 8:15am - 3:15pm, Monday to Friday
Location: Gloucester Road, Bristol

Monarch Education is currently recruiting for a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school on Gloucester Road, Bristol . This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people and is looking to gain valuable experience within a school environment.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with the work that has been set. You will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting students throughout the school day.

This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work provided
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Support students with their learning and answer basic queries where appropriate
• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour
• Promote a safe, positive, and inclusive learning environment
• Assist with the general day-to-day running of the school when required

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with children or young people is desirable
• Strong behavior management and communication skills
• Confidence leading groups of students independently
• A calm, professional, and adaptable approach
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• A valid DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Why Join Monarch Education?

• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Long-term placement with potential for permanent opportunities
• Experience within a supportive secondary school environment
• Excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers and education professionals

If you are a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor looking for a rewarding long-term role in a secondary school on Gloucester Road, Bristol , we would love to hear from you.

Important Information

• All pay rates provided are inclusive of rolled up holiday pay.
• Equal Opportunities - Monarch
• Affinity Workforce Solutions and Monarch Education are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare of children and young people and expects all its temporary workers to share these commitments. As this role involves working with children on a daily basis, regulated activity is that any successful applicant's applications will, accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to 2 employment references, an enhanced DBS check and a right to work in the UK check.
• This vacancy is based in the United Kingdom. Monarch Education operate in the UK and can only process applications from candidates who are currently UK residents and eligible to work in the UK. Whilst we will endeavour to contact you following your response, due to the high volume of applications we regret that this cannot always be possible. If you have not had notification from us within 30 days please take your application as not being successful this time but we will keep your details on file for future opportunities.

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