Cover Supervisors (Staffordshire)

Cover Supervisors – Flexible School Opportunities

Location: Staffordshire (Stoke-on-Trent, Stafford, Stone, Rugeley)
Pay: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day and flexible supply

Inspire the Next Generation in Local Secondary Schools

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Staffordshire. These roles provide a fantastic opportunity to gain classroom experience while supporting pupils’ learning and development.

Cover Supervisors play an important role within schools by ensuring lessons continue to run smoothly when teachers are absent. You will be responsible for supervising classes, delivering pre-set work, and maintaining a positive and structured learning environment.

This role is particularly suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals who enjoy working with young people and want to gain valuable experience in education. Many candidates who begin as Cover Supervisors go on to pursue careers in teaching, pastoral support, or school leadership roles.

Previous classroom experience is helpful but not essential. Schools often value candidates with strong communication, confidence, and the ability to engage and motivate young people. Transferable skills from areas such as coaching, mentoring, youth work, tutoring, or leadership roles can translate extremely well into this position.

Your Role

• Supervise secondary school classes during teacher absences
• Ensure pupils remain focused on pre-set lesson work
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive environment
• Support pupils with questions and encourage engagement in learning
• Report back to teaching staff following lessons

We’re Looking For

• Confident individuals who can lead a classroom
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive role models who can inspire young people
• Adaptable individuals comfortable working across different schools
• DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily pay with weekly payments
• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Experience across a variety of secondary schools
• A great stepping stone for those considering teacher training
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant

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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