Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational support provider is seeking Cover Supervisors to assist secondary schools in Birmingham. This role involves managing classroom activities and ensuring student engagement without the pressure of lesson planning. Ideal for graduates or those with youth experience, offering flexibility with short-term or long-term contracts.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Personal consultant support

Free CPD and training

Qualifications

• Confident in classroom management and communication.
• No QTS needed, but passion for education is essential.
• Experience in schools or working with youth preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stepping into lessons when teachers are absent.
• Managing classroom behaviour and supporting students.
• Working flexibly across various subjects.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Leadership

Education

Graduate or equivalent experience

Job description

Cover Supervisors – Lead the lesson without the planning stress

Looking to build your classroom confidence? Want to step into teaching without the endless prep? We’re looking for brilliant Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across [your region].

You’ll be the one who keeps the day running smoothly—delivering set lessons, managing the room, and supporting students to stay focused and on task. No planning, no marking, just your presence, energy, and calm leadership where it counts.

What the role involves:

• Stepping into lessons when teachers are absent

• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students on track

• Supporting students with their learning and routines

• Working flexibly across subjects with resources already prepared

Who’s it for?

• Confident communicators with a passion for education

• Graduates, aspiring teachers, support staff ready to step up, or anyone with school or youth experience

• People who can hold a room, stay calm under pressure, and enjoy the buzz of a school day

What you’ll get:

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions)

• A personal consultant who listens and supports you

• FREE CPD including Thrive and behaviour management training

• Long-term, short-term, or flexible day-to-day roles to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need QTS—just the confidence and clarity to take charge of a classroom.

Ready to get started? Call Emma on 01902 313820
Or email [e-mail]

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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