Cover Supervisor (Casual) - Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Maes y Gwendraeth

About the Vacancy

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Vacancy ID: 3172

Organisation: Schools

Number of vacancies: 3

Contract type: Casual

Location: Carmarthenshire

Grade: Grade F

Hourly Rate : £14.82

Contract Hours: Casual

Cover Supervisor - Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated Cover Supervisor to join our staff team in taking responsibility for classes during short-term teacher absence. This role will include the supervision of whole classes during short-term absences of class teachers under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, delivery of pre-prepared exercises, building positive relationships with students and managing behaviour. The opportunity is suitable for an individual who enjoys working with students in an educational setting, supporting and assisting them in relevant activities in line with school policies and procedures.

The successful candidate will have opportunities to engage with high quality professional learning. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable working experience in a classroom setting for anyone with a desire to join the teaching profession.

Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified candidates who are committed to working as part of a team.

This post is on a when needed basis.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants must be suitably qualified to supervise classes and be able to communicate fluently in Welsh (Level 5). Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level. An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this role. It is an offence to apply for the job if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk.

Eligibility: Applicants will be asked about their nationality and whether they are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. If an applicant does not meet the eligibility criteria, their application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage that the applicant is not eligible, the application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

The Rewards

• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing additional annual leave
• Access to staff health and wellbeing support
• Personal development and career progression
• Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle to work scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies

Closing Date

09/05/2026, 23:55

Contact

For more information, please contact Mr Arwyn Thomas - or .

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

We have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

How to Apply

All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email or contact and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.

Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.