Full job descriptionSTEM Cover Supervisor - Newport
Location: Newport
Pay: £120 - £140 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
Start: Immediate
Work Pattern: Flexible, full-time or part-time opportunities available
Are you confident in Maths, Science, ICT, Engineering or another STEM-related subject and interested in working within secondary education?
Aspire People are looking for enthusiastic and confident STEM Cover Supervisors to work with secondary schools across Newport. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, STEM graduates, aspiring teachers or individuals with a strong STEM background who want to gain valuable experience within schools.
Flexibility to suit you
We understand that everyone is looking for something different, which is why we can offer a variety of opportunities. You could:
* Work regularly within one Newport secondary school on an ongoing basis
* Work across different schools in Newport on different days
* Choose full-time, part-time or flexible day-to-day work
* Gain valuable classroom experience if you’re considering a future career in teaching
What will you be doing?
As a STEM Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, with opportunities to support Maths, Science and other STEM subjects where required.
Your responsibilities may include:
* Delivering pre-prepared lessons and keeping pupils engaged
* Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
* Supporting STEM-based learning using your subject knowledge
* Managing classroom behaviour effectively
* Creating a positive and focused learning environment
* Supporting and encouraging pupils throughout lessons
* Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies
Who are we looking for?
We would love to hear from candidates who have:
* A degree, qualification or strong background in a STEM-related subject
* Experience working with young people, ideally within education
* Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged pupils
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A positive, adaptable and professional approach
Previous Cover Supervisor experience would be beneficial, but we are also keen to hear from STEM graduates and aspiring teachers looking to build their classroom experience.
Why work with Aspire People?
Whether you’re looking for the consistency of an ongoing placement in one school or prefer the flexibility and variety of working across different Newport schools, we’ll work with you to find opportunities that suit your availability, experience and career goals.
Pay ranges from £120 - £140 per day, depending on experience and qualifications.
If you have a STEM background, confidence working with young people and are ready to get into the classroom, apply today for an immediate start in Newport.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.