Cover Supervisor

Zest Education; Oldbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor for Oldbury to support secondary schools on a daily supply basis. The role offers the balance of independence, consistency and day-to-day variety. You will supervise lessons in teachers’ absence, keeping students engaged and on task.

We require recent school-based experience or strong classroom management; an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks are essential. Roles are temporary supply and can be full-time or part-time with flexible bookings.

Qualifications

• Recent school-based experience (within last 5 years) in a role similar to a supervisor.
• Experience supervising classes or supporting teaching staff.
• Enhanced DBS checks and safeguarding compliance are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher
• Delivering pre‑planned work and keeping students focused
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Building positive relationships with staff and students
• Representing the agency professionally across multiple schools

Skills

Classroom management

Supervising classes

Clear communication

Punctual & dependable

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor – Oldbury

Daily Supply | Secondary Schools | Flexible Hours

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for flexible, varied work across secondary schools in the Oldbury area? This role offers the perfect balance of independence, consistency, and day‑to‑day variety.

About the Role

We’re seeking confident, reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools in Oldbury on a daily supply basis. You’ll step into classrooms to supervise lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged and on task.

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday


• 8:30am – 3:30pm


• Full‑time or part‑time – completely flexible


• Short‑notice bookings are common, so adaptability is key

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for candidates with previous Cover Supervisor experience or strong classroom management experience within a school setting.

• Have experience supervising classes or supporting teaching staff


• Can manage behaviour confidently and professionally


• Communicate clearly with students and staff


• Adapt quickly to new schools and routines


• Are dependable, punctual, and proactive

Key Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the teacher


• Delivering pre‑planned work and keeping students focused


• Managing behaviour in line with school policies


• Building positive relationships with staff and students


• Representing the agency professionally across multiple schools

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are 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 to cover 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 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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