Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Birmingham City Centre (with travel across West Midlands)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Day-to-day and Long-term assignments available
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:
We are currently seeking a reliable and professional Cover Supervisor to join our team, supporting secondary schools across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands area. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for education and experience within UK secondary schools, to manage classes in the absence of teaching staff, ensuring continuity of learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage classes during teacher absences, maintaining a positive learning environment.

• Follow lesson plans and school behaviour policies.

• Provide feedback on pupil behaviour and progress to teaching staff.

• Travel between schools across the West Midlands, supporting multiple secondary schools as required.

Person Specification:

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working within UK secondary schools.

• Ability to manage classes confidently and maintain discipline.

• Professional and approachable manner with excellent communication skills.

• Must hold references from two previous employers within the education sector.

• Ideally, candidates will hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle, as travel across the West Midlands is often required.

Why Join Us?

• Flexible work assignments on both a day-to-day and long-term basis.

• Opportunity to work in a range of schools across Birmingham and the West Midlands.

• Supportive team and ongoing professional development.

How to Apply:
For more information, contact Megan on 0121 252 1102.

Or, click the apply now button below!

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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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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