Cover Supervisor

Are you a Secondary Teacher, Instructor, or Cover Supervisor working on a supply basis in High Wycombe? Perhaps you're seeking flexible work to accommodate a second job or other commitments.

Would you be interested in joining a Times Top 100 company on supply to support local schools and pupils? Or maybe you're looking for full-time work and are eager to find the perfect school for you? Tradewind, led by our experienced recruiter Ali Izagaren, can assist you!

Tradewind Recruitment has been a leading education recruiter for over 8 years, proudly assisting schools in High Wycombe. As a Times Top 100 Company for the last 4 years, we collaborate openly and transparently with schools and staff to ensure the perfect fit. With locally based consultants, we work with a diverse range of schools and are always on the lookout for upbeat and reliable staff to join us on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

Tradewind's Benefits:

• Weekly pay with Holiday Pay plans
• Flexible, approachable, and professional consultant with 5 years of experience
• Opportunities in various schools across High Wycombe, including High Achieving Academic Schools, Independent Schools (with housing), and Alternative Provisions
• Bookings tailored to fit your availability, offering 1-5 days per week
• More CPD opportunities than any other agency, free for all registered staff!

The Essentials for Our Supply Teachers, Instructors, or Cover Supervisors:

• Excellent communication skills
• Strong knowledge of English and Maths
• UK classroom experience
• A professional mindset and approach to your work; we are not looking for "just agency" workers!
• The ability to manage classroom behaviour
• Adaptability and improvisation skills, as no two days are ever the same
• Positive classroom practices to enable pupils to achieve and progress in their teacher's absence

We are particularly keen to hear from staff offering expertise in:

• PE
• Modern Foreign Languages (MFL)
• Maths, English, or Science
• Business Studies
• Technology (especially RM, DT, Graphics)

We have an urgent need for staff able to support schools in High Wycombe.

Is this right for you? Are you:

• A Trainee or Early Careers Teacher/Newly Qualified Teacher without a placement? This is a great way to find a placement without the application forms and pressure of an interview.
• A Full-time Teacher looking for a permanent or ongoing post? Our supply staff often find their dream school through supply due to the diverse choice of schools.
• A Teacher working on a part-time basis looking to supplement your income?
• A Cover Supervisor, Graduate with education experience, or Instructor?
• A Behaviour Mentor or Intervention Teacher happy to support across other subjects and classes?
• A Supply Teacher currently working with other agencies looking for work on your extra days?

Ideal Experience:

• QTS holder or equivalent qualification/experience
• Already hold or able to apply for an Enhanced DBS Check
• Provide a full working history in education
• Recent references for any recent, child-related work

How to Apply: Contact Ali Izagaren at our High Wycombe office on for a friendly informal conversation about your options or email your CV to .