Cover supervisor

Aspire People; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Referral bonus

Flexible schedule

Local opportunities

Job summary

Aspire People, a leading education recruitment specialist based in Staffordshire, is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in our partner secondary schools from September 2026. This role offers flexible work that fits around university studies, childcare, or another part-time job, with a choice of 1 to 5 days per week and opportunities across Staffordshire.

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, helping to maintain a positive learning

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Excellent communication skills in a classroom setting.
• Ability to adapt to different schools and cohorts.
• Confident and professional in presenting pre-planned lessons.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Help maintain a positive learning environment and keep students on task.

Skills

Experience with children

Excellent communication

Classroom confidence

Flexible availability

Job description

Cover Supervisors Wanted

Flexible Work staring ASAP

Launch Your Career in Education with Aspire People

Are you considering a career in teaching? Looking for flexible work that fits around your university studies, childcare, or another part-time job?

Aspire People, a leading education recruitment specialist based in Staffordshire, is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in our partnership secondary schools from September 2026.

This is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while enjoying the flexibility to work when it suits you.

The Role

• Cover Supervisor positions in secondary schools
• Opportunities available from September 2026
• Flexible working - you choose your availability
• Work anywhere from 1 day per week to 5 days per week
• Roles available across Staffordshire
• Excellent daily rates of pay

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll supervise pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, helping to maintain a positive learning environment and ensuring students stay on task.

This Role is Perfect For

• Aspiring teachers looking to gain classroom experience before applying for a PGCE or other teacher training qualification
• University students looking for flexible work around their studies
• Individuals returning to work who need flexibility around childcare
• Sports coaches, youth workers, teaching assistants, mentors or anyone with experience working with young people

We're Looking For

You don't need to be a qualified teacher, but you must have experience working with children or young people, such as:

• Schools
• Youth work
• Sports coaching or clubs
• Holiday clubs
• Scout or Guide groups
• Mentoring or tutoring
• Residential care or similar settings

You'll also need

• Confidence leading a classroom
• Excellent communication skills
• A positive and professional attitude
• A passion for supporting young people's education

Why Register with Aspire People?

• £100 Joining Fee when you register and work through us
• Earn up to £250 for every referral you make to Aspire People
• Complete flexibility - work when it suits your lifestyle
• Opportunities in a wide range of local secondary schools
• Ongoing support from an experienced local consultant

Why Aspire People?

When you join Aspire People, you'll be supported by Emily Kramer, your local consultant with 14 years of education recruitment experience and an outstanding reputation across Staffordshire. Emily has helped hundreds of education professionals find rewarding roles and will be with you every step of the way.

Whether you're looking to gain essential classroom experience before teacher training or simply want a rewarding and flexible role working with young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.