Cover Supervisor

Colmore Education Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

Dedicated consultant

Local schools access

Registration & compliance support

Job summary

Colmore Education Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Cover Supervisor to work within a mainstream secondary school in Birmingham. The role involves supervising students across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-set work, and maintaining a positive learning environment.

The ideal candidate will have experience with secondary-aged students, strong classroom and behaviour management, and the ability to supervise classes independently with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with secondary-aged students.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to supervise classes independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional, reliable and positive approach.
• Adaptable to different subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4 during lessons.
• Delivering pre-set work and ensuring students remain focused and engaged.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.
• Supporting a calm, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Independent supervision

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Location: Birmingham School: Mainstream Secondary School Start: Immediate / ASAP Contract: Day-to-day and longer-term opportunities available

Colmore Education are currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor to work within a mainstream secondary school in Birmingham.

We are looking for a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor who can maintain a positive learning environment and confidently manage classes in the absence of the usual teacher.

The Role

• Supervising students across KS3 and KS4 during lessons.
• Delivering pre-set work and ensuring students remain focused and engaged.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.
• Supporting a calm, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• The confidence to supervise classes independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A professional, reliable and positive approach.
• The ability to adapt to different subjects and year groups.

Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Sports Coach or in another education-based role would be advantageous.

Why Work with Colmore Education?

At Colmore Education, we work closely with schools across Birmingham and the wider West Midlands to provide quality teaching and support staff.

We can offer:

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities
• Support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to a wide range of local schools
• Opportunities to gain further experience within education
• A straightforward registration and compliance process