Connex - Bristol
Cover Supervisor – Secondary Education
Cirencester and Surrounding Areas
£120–£160 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2026
Weekly PAYE Pay
Looking to make a difference in secondary schools while gaining valuable classroom experience?
Connex Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across the Cirencester area from September 2026. With both short-term and long-term opportunities available, this role is perfect for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or anyone interested in building a career within education. Training provided!
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be responsible for overseeing lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, productive, and focused on their learning.
What You’ll Be Doing
• Supervising classes across a range of secondary school subjects.
• Delivering pre-planned lesson activities and instructions provided by teaching staff.
• Maintaining positive behaviour and ensuring a productive learning environment.
• Encouraging student participation and engagement throughout lessons.
• Adhering to school policies, safeguarding procedures, and classroom expectations.
Why Work with Connex Education?
• Competitive daily rates with weekly PAYE payments.
• Flexible assignments to fit around your schedule and commitments.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of local secondary schools.
• Free access to professional development and CPD training.
• Clear progression routes into teaching and other education careers.
• Dedicated support and guidance from an experienced education consultant.
What We’re Looking For
• Experience working with young people in any setting is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing groups of students within a classroom environment.
• Reliable, adaptable, and proactive approach to work.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection responsibilities.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
Interested?
If you’re ready to gain hands-on classroom experience and support students across Cirencester secondary schools, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or send your CV to [email protected].
For more information, contact our Bristol team on 0117 486 5001.
Equal Opportunities Statement
All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Selection is based solely on skills, experience, and suitability for the role.
Connex Education Partnership acts as both an employment agency and employment business.
Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.