Cover Supervisor

The Education Network; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Cover Supervisor across Birmingham secondary schools. This role involves supervising classes during teacher absence, managing student behavior, and supporting learning. Suitable for graduates or experienced support staff, this position offers flexible assignment options and professional development opportunities. A proactive approach and strong communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Personalized career support

Training and development opportunities

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Ideal for graduates or support staff considering teaching.
• Confidence and resilience are essential for managing students.
• Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure students are on task.
• Manage classroom behavior and support students as needed.
• Provide a calm and positive learning environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence in managing groups

Adaptability across subjects

Professional approach

Education

Graduates considering teaching

Experience with young people

Job description

Overview

Position: Cover Supervisor

Location: Secondary schools across Birmingham

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

Contract Type: Long-term and day-to-day cover available

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Responsibilities

The role involves supervising whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain on task and complete the set work. You will manage classroom behaviour, support students where needed, and maintain a calm and positive learning environment. Both day-to-day and long-term placements are available, giving you the flexibility to choose the type of assignment that suits your circumstances.

The Candidate

This role is ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced support staff, or anyone with a strong background in working with young people. You should be confident in managing groups of students, adaptable across different subjects, and resilient under pressure. Previous school-based experience is beneficial but not essential, as training and ongoing support will be provided. Strong communication skills and a proactive, professional approach are essential.

The Schools

We work with a wide network of Birmingham secondary schools, many of which have supportive teams and strong behaviour policies in place. Cover Supervisors are highly valued, playing a vital role in maintaining consistency in teaching and learning. This opportunity also provides an excellent stepping stone into teacher training or other education-based careers.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

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 a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.

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

Safeguarding and Equal Opportunities

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding 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. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.