Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 onboarding support

Guaranteed payment scheme

CPD courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral scheme £200

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a full-time, long-term role in Walsall, starting September 2026. The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons to KS3/KS4, managing behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment across the school day.

The successful candidate will have experience with secondary-aged students, strong communication, and the ability to work independently with initiative. Competitive daily pay and supportive onboarding are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students within a school environment.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly and work using your own initiative.
• A positive, enthusiastic and reliable approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Maintain a positive learning environment throughout the school day.

Skills

Behaviour management

Deliver pre-planned lessons

Communication

Organisation

Initiative

Reliability

Experience with secondary students

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Walsall
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: £110 - £150 per day

Are you confident leading a classroom and keeping students engaged in their learning?

Do you have strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with young people?

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term Walsall role within a welcoming secondary school?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Walsall to recruit a Cover Supervisor for a full-time, long-term opportunity. The school provides a supportive learning environment where staff work collaboratively to help students achieve their full potential.

The school is looking to appoint a dedicated Cover Supervisor from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis. The successful Cover Supervisor will deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4, manage classroom behaviour effectively, ensure students remain engaged with the work set by the class teacher, and maintain a positive learning environment throughout the school day.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• Experience working with secondary-aged students within a school environment
• Excellent behaviour management skills
• Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• The ability to adapt quickly and work using your own initiative
• A positive, enthusiastic and reliable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme Receive up to £200 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.