Classroom Cover & Learning Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate £92.56–£115

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd seeks enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support Birmingham secondary schools. You will supervise classes in teachers' absence, delivering pre-planned work and keeping pupils engaged. Opportunities range from day-to-day supply to long-term placements, with flexible hours across Birmingham.

The role welcomes graduates, teaching assistants, sports coaches and professionals who enjoy working with young people, offering a pathway into teaching through varied environments.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence managing a classroom.
• A calm, professional and consistent approach.
• The ability to establish clear boundaries.
• Good organisational skills.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people's education.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning activities.
• Manage classroom behaviour positively and consistently.
• Build professional relationships with pupils.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged with their work.
• Support pupils with their learning where appropriate.
• Maintain a calm, safe and productive classroom environment.
• Follow school policies and procedures.
• Liaise with teaching and support staff.
• Provide feedback to teachers following lessons.

Skills

Experience with Children/Young People

Strong Communication

Classroom Management

Professional Demeanour

Boundary Setting

Organisational Skills

Follow Lesson Plans

Supportive Attitude

Job description

Classroom Cover & Learning Supervisor

Birmingham
£92.56 - £115 per day (salary depending on experience and/or qualifications)
September 2026 - Ongoing
Full Time | Supply | Short & Long-Term Opportunities

Job Summary

Are you confident leading a classroom and looking for flexible work in Birmingham schools?

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Birmingham. This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, graduates, sports coaches, youth workers and other professionals who are confident working with young people.

You will take responsibility for classes in the absence of the usual teacher, delivering pre-planned work and ensuring pupils remain engaged, focused and well supported.

The Role

As a Classroom Cover & Learning Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the class teacher




• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and learning activities




• Manage classroom behaviour positively and consistently




• Build professional relationships with pupils




• Ensure pupils remain engaged with their work




• Support pupils with their learning where appropriate




• Maintain a calm, safe and productive classroom environment




• Follow school policies and procedures




• Liaise with teaching and support staff




• Provide feedback to teachers following lessons

You may have the opportunity to work across a variety of secondary schools and subjects, making this a great role for someone who enjoys working with different pupils and environments.

We have opportunities ranging from day-to-day supply through to regular and long-term placements, depending on your availability and experience.

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal Cover Supervisor will have:

• Experience working with children or young people




• Strong communication and interpersonal skills




• Confidence managing a classroom




• A calm, professional and consistent approach




• The ability to establish clear boundaries




• Good organisational skills




• The ability to follow lesson plans and instructions




• A genuine interest in supporting young people's education

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or Teaching Assistant is advantageous, but not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in:

• Education




• Youth Work




• Sports Coaching




• Mentoring




• Childcare




• Graduate roles




• Community work




• Support work

Why Work on Supply?

Supply work gives you the flexibility to choose the type of work that suits you while gaining valuable experience across different schools.

You can choose from:

• Day-to-day supply




• Regular weekly work




• Short-term placements




• Long-term assignments




• Potential permanent opportunities

This can also be an excellent route into teaching for graduates and aspiring teachers who want to gain valuable classroom experience.

What We Offer

As part of our team, you benefit from:

• £92.56 - £115 per day, depending on experience and qualifications