Full job descriptionCover Supervisors
Location: Bristol
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rate: £120-£150 per day
Tradewind Recruitment is recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 students while gaining valuable classroom experience.
Whether you’re looking for part-time or full-time work, we offer flexible opportunities to fit around your lifestyle, including daily supply, short-term bookings, and long-term placements.
This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring secondary teachers, career changers, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with experience working with young people aged 11-16.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
*Deliver pre-planned lessons to KS3 and KS4 students (ages 11-16) in the absence of the class teacher.
*Supervise classes across a range of secondary subjects, ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused.
*Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour in line with school policies.
*Support students to complete the work set and encourage positive attitudes towards learning.
*Provide feedback to teaching staff and mark work where required.
*Work on flexible daily assignments, short-term bookings, or longer-term placements, depending on your availability and preferences.
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for:
*Experienced or aspiring Cover Supervisors.
*Graduates considering a career in secondary teaching.
*Individuals planning to undertake a PGCE or teacher training programme.
*Candidates with experience working with young people aged 11-16, including coaching, mentoring, youth work or similar roles.
*Confident, organised, adaptable, and reliable individuals with excellent communication skills.
We provide free training and ongoing CPD to help prepare you for working confidently in a secondary school environment.
Why Choose Tradewind Recruitment?
*Part-time and full-time opportunities available.
*Flexible work to suit your schedule, including daily supply, short-term assignments, and long-term placements.
*Regular work available throughout the academic year in local secondary schools across Bristol.
*Competitive daily rates of £120-£150 per day.
*The opportunity to gain invaluable experience working with KS3 and KS4 students (ages 11-16) before progressing into teacher training.
*Free access to over 2,500 CPD courses and webinars through The National College.
*Ongoing support and career guidance from your own dedicated education consultant.
*Opportunities to build relationships with schools that could lead to permanent roles.
Apply Today
Whether you’re looking for one day a week or a full-time position, short-term flexibility or a long-term placement, Tradewind Recruitment can help you find the right opportunity.
Click "Apply Now" and attach your CV to register for Cover Supervisor opportunities in secondary schools across Bristol. For a further discussion about this role, please contact Hope at