Cover Supervisor

Progress Teachers Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency seeks an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for a full-time position in Dudley. This role is perfect for graduates or experienced educators looking for rewarding work outside of full-time teaching commitments. Responsibilities include supervising classes, delivering lessons, and supporting student progress. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong communication skills. Competitive pay and long-term opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Long-Term Opportunities

Competitive, Fair Pay

Highly Rated Support

Experienced Team

Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Holds a Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
• Experience working in a school is desirable.
• Confident communicator with classroom presence.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teaching staff absence.
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Liaise with staff regarding student progress.

Skills

Confident communicator

Strong classroom presence

Adaptability across subjects

Familiar with behaviour management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject

Job description

Progress Teachers are proud to be supporting a well-regarded mainstream secondary school in the local area to recruit an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor for a full-time position, starting as soon as possible.

This role is ideal for graduates exploring a future career in teaching, or for experienced classroom professionals seeking a rewarding role outside of full-time teaching commitments.

Why Choose to Work with Progress Teachers?

• Long-Term Opportunities - We focus on stable, long-term and permanent placements.
• Competitive, Fair Pay - Pay to Scale rates paid via PAYE from your first day.
• Highly Rated Support - A 5-star reviewed agency with excellent feedback from candidates.
• Experienced Team - Our consultants bring over 25 years of local education recruitment experience.
• Refer-a-Friend Bonus - Earn a £100 bonus when you successfully refer a friend (no requirement to be registered beforehand).

The Role - Main Duties

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff
• Deliver pre-set work and ensure lessons run smoothly and productively
• Apply the school's behaviour policy consistently and effectively
• Provide targeted support to individuals and small groups where appropriate
• Liaise with teaching and support staff regarding student progress and behaviour
• Complete daily administrative tasks, including attendance and incident reporting
• Take part in ongoing professional development and training

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject
• Has experience working in a school or educational environment (desirable)
• Confident communicator with strong classroom presence
• Able to adapt quickly across a range of subjects and year groups
• Familiar with behaviour management strategies
• Able to provide two satisfactory references
• Holds a DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply for one