Graduate Cover Supervisor

Type
Flexible Supply / Long-term / Contract (depending on availability)
Location
Cardiff & surrounding areas
Start date
ASAP
Hours
Flexible – full-time and part-time opportunities available
Pay
Competitive daily rate (dependent on role and experience)
Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, or another child-focused profession?
About The Role
Elementa Wales is seeking a confident and reliable cover supervisor who can maintain purposeful learning to work with schools across Cardiff. This is an excellent opportunity to make a positive impact while enjoying flexible work.
In this role, you will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absence, delivering prepared work and maintaining a calm, focused classroom environment, ensuring pupils receive high-quality learning and support.
Key responsibilities
Supervise classes and deliver work prepared by the absent teacher.
Give clear instructions and keep pupils focused on the set learning.
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Record attendance, report concerns and provide feedback to teaching staff.
Requirements
Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a secondary setting.
Confidence leading a classroom and following prepared lesson materials.
Strong behaviour management, communication and organisational skills.
A positive, flexible and professional approach.
Desirable
A relevant degree, school-based experience
Knowledge of the Curriculum for Wales. (beneficial but not essential).
Why work with Elementa?
Flexible work to suit your lifestyle.
Competitive rates of pay.
Access to ongoing professional development.
If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, apply today and a member of our team will be in touch as soon as possible.
Safeguarding
Elementa is committed to safeguarding children throughout its recruitment processes. Successful applicants will complete thorough pre-screening and an interview as well as satisfactory references.
Successful applicants will also be required to complete an enhanced DBS check, EWC registration and a 12-week (60 paid days) employment trial period.
Please apply with your full, up-to-date CV. All applicants will receive a prompt response.

Work arrangement
Yes