Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Location: Walsall 

Start Date: ASAP/ Spring Term 

Pay rate: £90-£120 (per day) 

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting a flexible cover supervisor to work across secondary schools in the Walsall Area. This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible work in education who are confident leading a classroom and supporting students’ learning during teacher absences.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour and ensure a positive learning environment. Work is offered on a day-to-day and short-term basis, providing flexibility to suit your availability.

Key Responibilites: 

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects using pre-prepared lesson materials

• Ensure students stay on task and complete the work set by the absent teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Maintain a safe, structured, and respectful learning environment

• Take attendance and report any issues or concerns to school staff

• Provide brief feedback to teachers on lesson outcomes

• Follow all safeguarding and school procedures

Key Requirements: 

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent).

• Experience working with young people. 

• Confident managing groups of students aged 11–16 or 11–18.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Good behaviour management and classroom presence.

• Flexible, reliable and professional approach.

• Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.

• Right to work in the UK.

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one. 

How to apply: 

Please apply with your most up to date CV! 

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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