Behaviour Classroom Lead New

Behaviour Classroom Lead

Cover supervisor, Secondary School

Location: Newport, South Wales
Pay Rate: £110-£120 per day
Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm
Start Date: September Start - End of Academic Year (Immediate start for the right applicant)

Lead the Classroom. Support Positive Behaviour. Make a Difference.

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting for a Behaviour Classroom Lead to join one of our secondary schools in Newport. This role combines classroom supervision with behaviour support, making it ideal for confident individuals who can build positive relationships with young people and maintain a productive learning environment.

As a Behaviour Classroom Lead, you will supervise classes during teacher absences while supporting students to remain engaged, focused, and on task. You will play a key role in promoting positive behaviour across the school and helping students develop the skills and confidence needed to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers, behaviour mentors, youth workers, sports coaches, or experienced support staff looking to progress their career within education.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects
• Leading classes in the absence of the regular teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and consistently
• Supporting students who may require additional behavioural or emotional support
• Building positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and participation
• Implementing behaviour strategies in line with school policies
• Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams, and senior leaders
• Creating a safe, respectful, and productive learning environment

Who We're Looking For

The successful candidate will:

• Be confident managing groups of secondary-aged students
• Have strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Be resilient, adaptable, and calm under pressure
• Demonstrate excellent behaviour management abilities
• Be passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential
• Work effectively as part of a wider school team

Experience within education, youth work, mentoring, sports coaching, behaviour support, or care settings would be highly beneficial.

What the School Offers

• A supportive and experienced leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and training
• A positive and collaborative working environment
• Valuable experience for those considering teacher training
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on students' educational journeys

Requirements

To be considered for the role, you will need:

• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Registration with the Education Workforce Council (EWC)
• A minimum of two professional references covering the last 24 months
• To be aged 18 or over
• A willingness to complete safeguarding training as part of the onboarding process

Teaching Personnel can support successful applicants with obtaining all required compliance documentation.

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• Free CPD-accredited training and development opportunities
• Access to long-term and permanent education roles
• Opportunities to progress into teaching, pastoral, and leadership pathways

Apply Today

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can combine classroom leadership with behaviour support and positively influence young people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting Behaviour Classroom Lead opportunity.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ's on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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