Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency in Birmingham is seeking a Cover Supervisor to fill in for classes in the absence of the main teacher. This role requires managing classroom behavior, supporting students, and ensuring a positive learning environment. The ideal candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and a passion for education. Competitive pay rates start at £100–130 per day, with flexible hours offered.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Confident interpersonal skills with a strong classroom presence.
• Previous experience as a cover supervisor or in educational settings is desired.
• Passion for education and ability to manage classroom behavior.

Responsibilities

• Cover for classes in the absence of the main teacher.
• Supervise classes from Years 7-11 in a secondary school.
• Create a calm, positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom presence

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Engagement with pupils

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Secondary School Setting- Birmingham (B27, Acocks Green)

Rate of pay- £100-130 (per day, dependent upon experience)

Start - ASAP

Hours- Flexible

About the role

• Step in for classes in the absence of the main class teacher
• Supervise a range of classes from Years 7-11 in a mainstream secondary school
• Manage classroom behaviours and ensure students remain on task at all times
• Create a calm, positive, learning environment
• Provide relevant support to students where needed
• Raise any concerns and communicate effectively with staff within the school

What are we looking for?

• Someone with a strong classroom presence and confident interpersonal skills
• Previous experience working as a cover supervisor or within education/care settings is desirable but not essential
• Someone with a genuine passion for education who may want more classroom experience before committing to a teaching course or to simply enhance their skillset
• Excellent behaviour management skills and ability to engage pupils who express challenging behaviour
• Ability to follow pre-set lesson plans effectively, ensuring all work is completed
• Regularly walk around the classroom, ensuring pupils are on task and work is being completed, providing support to pupils who may be struggling

If this sounds like the role for you and you would like further information regarding our cover supervisor roles, please contact Molly on 0121 252 1102 or send your up-to-date CV to

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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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