Cover Supervisor

Hoop Education is looking for confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in and around Presteigne. You don't need to be a qualified teacher to become a Cover Supervisor. This could be a great opportunity if you have experience working with older children or teenagers, or have held a position of responsibility where clear communication, leadership and sound judgement were essential.

Supervise secondary school classes during the absence of their usual teacher.

Explain the work provided by the school and help pupils understand what is expected.

Keep pupils focused, encourage participation and manage behaviour in line with school policies.

Respond to questions about instructions and seek support when subject-specific help is needed.

Maintain a safe, respectful and inclusive classroom environment.

Provide feedback to teaching staff about completed work, pupil engagement and any concerns.

Follow the school's safeguarding procedures and report concerns appropriately.

We'd love to hear from people with experience in areas such as:

Youth work or mentoring – supporting teenagers through youth clubs, community projects or mentoring programmes.

Sports coaching and activity leadership – leading older children in sport, outdoor education or organised activities.

Education support – working as a teaching assistant, learning support assistant, pastoral support worker or exam invigilator.

Care and support work – supporting young people in residential, community or other care settings.

Positions of responsibility – roles in the armed forces, emergency services, training or team management where you have led others, maintained clear expectations and handled challenging situations calmly.

Graduate or career-change routes – bringing relevant experience with young people alongside an interest in developing a career in education.

Previous classroom experience is welcome, but it isn't essential. What matters is that you can demonstrate relevant experience, confidence leading a group and a realistic understanding of the responsibility involved in supporting young people.

We'd love to hear from people who:

Have experience working with older children or teenagers, or transferable skills from a responsible role.

Communicate clearly and confidently with young people and adults.

Can remain calm, set clear boundaries and respond positively to challenging behaviour.

Are adaptable, reliable and willing to follow school guidance.

Are committed to safeguarding and supporting young people's learning.

Are ready to learn and ask for support when needed.

A personal approach – we take the time to understand your background, strengths and career goals.

Flexibility around you – share your availability and preferred travel area so we can focus on suitable opportunities.

Dedicated consultant support – a friendly team to help with registration, bookings and questions throughout your placements.

Clear communication – straightforward information about your bookings and what to expect.

Support with compliance – guidance through the checks and documentation needed before starting work.

Experience in education – develop your understanding of secondary schools and explore whether a longer-term career in education is right for you.

Your feedback matters – we listen to your experience of placements to help find the right fit.

An agency you can trust – work with a REC Gold-accredited agency and an approved supplier on the All-Wales school staffing framework.

Ready to take your first step? - Whether you're considering a career change, exploring a future in teaching or looking to put your experience with young people to use, we'd love to hear from you. - Call Amber on 01792 209899 or email amber.davies@hooprecruitment.co.uk for a friendly, informal chat about Cover Supervisor opportunities near Presteigne.

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