Cover Supervisor

We are seeking an enthusiastic, reliable and committed Secondary Cover Supervisor to join one of our welcoming schools within an established and successful multi-academy trust across Telford and Shropshire.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is confident leading learning across Key Stages 3 and 4, managing classrooms effectively and ensuring students continue to make progress when their usual teacher is absent.

You will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons and curriculum activities across a range of secondary subjects, maintaining continuity of learning and creating a calm, purposeful environment where students are able to remain focused and engaged.

The Role As a Secondary Cover Supervisor, you will:

Deliver pre-prepared lessons and curriculum materials across a range of secondary subjects and year groups.

Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4, adapting your approach to different ages, abilities and learning needs.

Ensure students have access to planned learning and complete work to a high standard in the absence of their usual teacher.

Provide clear instructions and confidently communicate lesson objectives, expectations and learning activities.

Maintain strong classroom management and behaviour standards, dealing confidently and appropriately with challenging behaviour.

Establish a positive, respectful and purposeful learning environment.

Keep students engaged and on task throughout lessons.

Support students with their learning, encouraging independence while providing appropriate guidance where required.

Follow lesson plans, curriculum resources and school policies effectively.

Ensure continuity of learning and minimise disruption when teaching staff are absent.

Monitor student progress, engagement and behaviour during lessons and provide useful feedback to teaching staff.

Use effective questioning and classroom strategies to support students in accessing the planned curriculum.

Build positive professional relationships with students, teachers and wider school staff.

Contribute to the wider culture, expectations and ethos of the school.

About You We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.

Confidence working with students across the secondary age range.

The ability to deliver and support learning across a broad secondary curriculum.

A calm, consistent and authoritative approach to managing a classroom.

The ability to give clear instructions and maintain high expectations.

Confidence responding to different classroom situations and student needs.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Excellent organisation, reliability and the ability to use initiative.

A genuine commitment to supporting students to achieve their potential.

A strong understanding of the importance of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Support Assistant, Instructor, Tutor or within a secondary school environment would be advantageous.

We are also keen to hear from candidates with strong transferable skills who have experience working with young people and are looking to develop a career within secondary education.

Why Work with Protocol Education?

Protocol Education can offer:

Ongoing, honest, friendly and professional support from our dedicated team of education specialists.

PAYE payment – no umbrella company costs.

A 50 referral bonus when you introduce someone new to Protocol Education.

Access to accredited CPD and professional development training.

Opportunities to gain valuable experience across a range of secondary school settings.

Support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.

Apply Now If you are a confident and capable Secondary Cover Supervisor who can deliver planned curriculum content, manage classrooms effectively and maintain high expectations across the secondary age range, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your education career.

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