Cover Supervisor

Are you a  graduate considering a career in education? Do you want to gain valuable classroom experience while working flexibly around your schedule?

We are working in partnership with a welcoming and supportive secondary school in Sutton Coldfield who are looking for confident and enthusiastic Graduate Cover Supervisors to support them on both a day-to-day and medium-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates who are exploring a future in teaching, education, psychology, or youth work, and want to gain hands-on classroom experience.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of the teacher. Work will be pre-set and you will ensure students remain on task while maintaining a positive learning environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising whole classes across a range of subjects

• Delivering pre-planned lesson materials

• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Supporting students to stay engaged with their learning

• Providing feedback to teaching staff after lessons

What We’re Looking For

• A graduate (any subject)

• Confident communication and classroom presence

• A genuine interest in working with young people

• School-based experience is desirable (e.g., tutoring, mentoring, classroom support)

• Reliable, adaptable and professional

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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