Cover Supervisor. Education & Training

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Staffordshire (Various Secondary Schools)

Contract Type: Flexible / Supply

Salary: Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)

We are seeking reliable, confident, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools throughout Staffordshire. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible working hours, whether you are seeking full-time supply work or part-time days to fit around other commitments.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain on task with the work that has been set.

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans to students aged 11-16 (and occasionally 16-18)
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Ensure a positive and productive learning environment
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson progress
• Support safeguarding and student wellbeing at all times

• Strong classroom presence and confident communication skills
• Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable but not essential)
• Good behaviour management skills
• Flexibility to work across different schools in the Staffordshire area
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting student welfare

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Experienced Cover Supervisors
• Teaching Assistants looking to progress
• Professionals with transferable skills and experience working with young people

• Flexible working hours to suit your availability
• Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support and guidance
• Free parking at school sites
• Valuable classroom experience

All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and reference checks in line with safer recruitment practices.

If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to make a positive impact in secondary schools across Staffordshire, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join our team of dedicated Cover Supervisors!

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are holding a recent Bachelors degree or recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum).

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.