Cover Supervisor

Zest Education; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational placement agency in the United Kingdom is partnering with a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a full-time Cover Supervisor starting January 2026. This role is ideal for aspiring teachers or experienced Cover Supervisors who are enthusiastic about supporting young people in a classroom setting. Responsibilities include delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom behavior, and providing feedback to staff. Competitive daily pay and ongoing support offered.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay rates

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Access to CPD and training opportunities

Opportunities for long‑term roles

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school or similar setting.
• Ability to manage a classroom confidently and clearly communicate.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged with their learning.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Zest Education is working in partnership with a welcoming and well‑regarded secondary school in Stoke‑on‑Trent to recruit a full‑time Cover Supervisor, starting January 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring teacher, recent graduate, or experienced Cover Supervisor who is passionate about supporting young people and gaining hands‑on classroom experience.

The Role:

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of the class teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure students remain on task and engaged with their learning
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on lesson outcomes
• Support the school's positive learning environment

The Ideal Candidate:

• Has experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, youth work, or similar)
• Is confident managing a classroom and communicating clearly
• Holds strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Is reliable, flexible, and enthusiastic about education
• Previous Cover Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential

Why Work with Zest Education?

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities for long‑term roles
• A people‑first agency with strong relationships across local schools

If you are looking for a rewarding full‑time role in education and want to make a real difference in a secondary school setting, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join Zest Education and take the next step in your education career.

Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references covering the last two years, and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school‑based experience (within the last five years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care‑based experience within the last five years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.