Cover Supervisor in Presteigne

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.

If the following job requirements and experience match your skills, please ensure you apply promptly.

• 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? xiskglj - 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 or email for a friendly, informal chat about Cover Supervisor opportunities near Presteigne.