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Date Added: Mon 09/03/2026

Secondary Cover Supervisor / Supply Teacher

Plymouth, PL1, UK
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Company: TEACHING PERSONNEL

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £120 - £140/day

Secondary Cover Supervisor / Supply Teacher
Location: Plymouth
Pay: Competitive Daily Rate
Contract: Flexible - Daily, Short-Term & Long-Term Opportunities

Teaching Personnel are working with a number of secondary schools across Plymouth who are looking for confident Cover Supervisors and Supply Teachers to support with classroom cover.

This is a fantastic opportunity for ECTs finishing their PGCE who want to gain valuable classroom experience, build confidence, and experience a range of schools before securing a permanent role.

The Role

Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects

Maintain strong classroom management and keep students engaged with learning

Support students with their work and ensure lessons run smoothly

Adapt confidently to different schools and classroom environments

Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the lesson/day

We Are Looking For

ECTs / PGCE students finishing their training, or graduates with classroom experience

Individuals with strong classroom presence and behaviour management

Confident communicators who can build quick rapport with students

Reliable, professional and adaptable educators

Passion for supporting secondary-aged students

Why Choose Supply?

Flexible working - choose the days that suit you

Opportunities for pre-booked work or morning cover

Gain experience across different schools and departments

Excellent pathway into long-term or permanent roles

Ongoing support and training from Teaching Personnel

Whether you're an ECT looking to build classroom experience or someone seeking flexible work within secondary education, this role provides an excellent opportunity to develop your teaching skills while making a real impact in local schools.

Apply today to start building your experience across Plymouth secondary schools.

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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