Cover Supervisor

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Birmingham to join on a long-term supply basis from September 2026. The role involves supervising KS3 and KS4 classes, maintaining engagement and high standards of behaviour in a supportive school environment.

The successful candidate will have experience with secondary students, strong communication, and classroom management. A degree or relevant educational experience is desirable; the post offers £500–£750 per week depending on assignment

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students in a school or educational setting.
• Confident managing classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Organised, adaptable and able to work across subject areas.
• Committed to high standards of behaviour and supporting student learning.
• Holding a degree or relevant educational experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes during absences to keep students engaged.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support and guidance and report back to teaching staff on progress.
• Cover lessons across a range of curriculum subjects when required.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

Degree or relevant educational experience

Job description

Location

Birmingham

Start Date

September 2026

Contract

Long-term supply

Pay

£500 – £750 per week (dependent on assignment and experience)

The Role

A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join the school from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis.

The successful candidate will supervise KS3 and KS4 classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with the work that has been set and maintaining a positive and productive learning environment. While this is not a teaching role, you will play an important part in supporting students\' learning and upholding the school\'s high standards of behaviour and achievement.

You will supervise lessons across a range of curriculum subjects, manage classroom behaviour in line with the school\'s policies, provide support and guidance where appropriate, and report back to teaching staff on student progress and conduct.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally in a school or educational setting
• Be confident managing classes across KS3 and KS4
• Possess excellent communication and classroom management skills
• Be organised, adaptable, and able to work across a variety of subject areas
• Be committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and supporting student learning
• Hold a degree or relevant educational experience (desirable but not essential)

The School

The school offers a welcoming and supportive working environment with a strong focus on high standards, student well being, and academic success. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, clear behaviour systems, ongoing professional development, and the opportunity to work within a collaborative team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every student.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Cover Supervisor seeking a long-term supply role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering £500–£750 per week (dependent on assignment and experience) and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive secondary school.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

Safeguarding and Recruitment

The Education Network is committed to safe guarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.