Cover Supervisor

AMA Admin; Burton CP; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temp-to-perm progression

Training and CPD courses

Dedicated recruitment support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a confident Cover Supervisor for a supportive secondary school in the Burton area on a flexible, long-term, or day-to-day basis. This role offers proactive classroom management experience within a modern secondary environment and daily rate opportunities.

You will become a consistent, reliable presence across the school day, delivering pre-set work, managing behaviour, and providing handover feedback to staff. A commuting-ready candidate to Derby is preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Cover Supervisor, HLTA, sports coach or youth mentor with secondary pupils.
• Confident behaviour management with ability to build rapport and de-escalate disruption.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree-educated or holding relevant educational qualifications (ideal for aspiring secondary teachers).
• Available to commute to partner secondary school in Derby.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4 in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour, keep pupils focused and engaged.
• Uphold high learning expectations and create a structured, positive classroom environment.
• Respond to individual student needs and support across various subjects.
• Provide clear handover feedback to regular teaching staff at end of each session.
• Collaborate as a Cover Supervisor with departmental heads and pastoral teams in Nottingham.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Organisation

Problem-solving

Education

Degree-educated

Job description

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we are a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, professional development opportunities, and ongoing support. We are currently recruiting for a confident Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school situated in Burton on a flexible, long-term, or day-to-day basis.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive Cover Supervisor looking to build meaningful classroom management experience within a modern secondary environment located within the Burton area. You will be joining an inclusive, student-focused school community that prioritises pupil wellbeing, strong relationships, and positive behaviour. As a regular Cover Supervisor in Burton, you will become a consistent, reliable presence across the school day.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading whole-class lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and keeping pupils focused and engaged.
• Upholding high expectations for learning while creating a structured, positive classroom environment.
• Responding to individual student needs and supporting with general queries across a range of subject areas.
• Providing clear, comprehensive handover feedback to regular teaching staff at the end of each session.
• Working collaboratively as a trusted Cover Supervisor alongside departmental heads and pastoral teams in Nottingham.

Requirements or Skills:

• Prior experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), sports coach, or youth mentor with secondary-aged pupils.
• Confident behaviour management skills with the ability to build quick rapport and de-escalate disruption.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree-educated or holding relevant educational qualifications (ideal for aspiring secondary teachers).
• Available to commute easily to our partner secondary school based in Derby.

Benefits:

• Daily rate of £110 - £140 per day, paid weekly.
• Temp-to-perm progression pathways available for the right Cover Supervisor seeking long-term stability.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible working patterns tailored around your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements to ensure your skills align with the school's ethos in Chadderton (OL9).
• Access to accredited training and over 5 CPD courses (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour Management) via Milk Academy.
• 24/7 dedicated support from your personal Milk Education recruitment consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirement