Cover supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Cannock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Cannock is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to supervise classes and assist within their SEND department. The ideal candidate will have a passion for engaging with young people and possess strong teaching skills. This full-time, temporary position starts in January 2026, offering a salary between £25,989 and £27,254 pro rata during term time. Applicants should ensure they comply with safeguarding regulations.

Benefits

Well-being service – counselling, occupational health

Free car parking

Pensions scheme

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in an educational setting.
• Ability to manage pupil behaviour and assist in relevant activities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence.
• Undertake teaching assistant duties within the SEND department.

Skills

Self-motivated

Flexible

Passionate about working with young people

Confidence in delivering lessons

Job description

What skills and experience we’re looking for

Full Time, Temporary 1 year. We are a flexible recruiter, let us know what you are looking for.

Grade 5, NJC points 6‑9. (£25,989 – £27,254) pro rota Term Time. Required from January 2026.

Responsibilities

To supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, including implementing work programmes, managing pupil behaviour and assisting pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures.

When not supervising teaching classes, you will undertake teaching assistant duties within our SEND department under the direction of the SENDCO/Assistant SENDCO.

Qualifications & Expectations

We are seeking a self‑motivated, flexible candidate to take on the role of cover supervisor. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with young people and has the confidence to deliver lessons in an engaging way to motivate our students during a teacher’s absence.

You are invited to contact the school for a look around.

Safeguarding

Norton Canes High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self‑declaration of their criminal record and other relevant safeguarding information that may make them unsuitable to work with children.

It is an offence to apply for this position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity.

For full safeguarding policy: https://www.nortoncaneshighschool.co.uk/

Application Process

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025 9:00 am
Interviews: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Applications to be e‑mailed to: [e-mail]

What the school offers its staff

• Well‑being service – counselling, occupational health
• Free car parking
• Pensions scheme
• Commitment to safeguarding