Cover Supervisor

Milk Education; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Milk Academy training

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a confident Cover Supervisor for a supportive secondary school in Nottingham on a flexible, long-term, or day-to-day basis.

You will lead whole-class lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4, deliver pre-set work, manage behaviour, and provide clear feedback to teaching staff. The role suits someone with experience as a Cover Supervisor/HLTA and a degree or relevant qualifications, with a commitment to pupil wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cover Supervisor, HLTA, coach, or youth mentor with secondary pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and rapport-building skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Degree-educated or holding relevant educational qualifications.
• Reliable to commute to Nottingham partner school.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class lessons across Key Stage 3 and 4 in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Deliver pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and keeping pupils focused and engaged.
• Provide clear, comprehensive handover feedback to regular teaching staff at the end of each session.
• Collaborate with departmental heads and pastoral teams in Nottingham.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Organisation

Teaching qualification

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we are a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, professional development opportunities, and ongoing support. We are currently recruiting for a confident Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school situated in Nottingham on a flexible, long-term, or day-to-day basis.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a proactive Cover Supervisor looking to build meaningful classroom management experience within a modern secondary environment located within the Nottingham area. You will be joining an inclusive, student-focused school community that prioritises pupil wellbeing, strong relationships, and positive behaviour. As a regular Cover Supervisor in Nottingham, you will become a consistent, reliable presence across the school day.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Leading whole-class lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 in the absence of the timetabled teacher.
• Delivering pre-set work, managing classroom behaviour effectively, and keeping pupils focused and engaged.
• Upholding high expectations for learning while creating a structured, positive classroom environment.
• Responding to individual student needs and supporting with general queries across a range of subject areas.
• Providing clear, comprehensive handover feedback to regular teaching staff at the end of each session.
• Working collaboratively as a trusted Cover Supervisor alongside departmental heads and pastoral teams in Nottingham.

Requirements or Skills:

• Prior experience working as a Cover Supervisor, Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), sports coach, or youth mentor with secondary-aged pupils.
• Confident behaviour management skills with the ability to build quick rapport and de-escalate disruption.
• Strong communication, organisation, and problem-solving abilities.
• Degree-educated or holding relevant educational qualifications (ideal for aspiring secondary teachers).
• Available to commute easily to our partner secondary school based in Nottingham.

Benefits:

• Daily rate of £110-140 per day, paid weekly.
• Temp-to-perm progression pathways available for the right Cover Supervisor seeking long-term stability.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible working patterns tailored around your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements to ensure your skills align with the school’s ethos in Chadderton (OL9).
• Access to accredited training and over 5 CPD courses (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour Management) via Milk Academy.
• 24/7 dedicated support from your personal Milk Education recruitment consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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