Cover Supervisor

I C Talent Ltd; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency in Birmingham is looking for experienced Cover Supervisors for secondary schools starting January 2026. The ideal candidate will have previous school-based experience, strong classroom management skills, and be flexible in adapting to different subjects. This role offers competitive daily rates, regular work, and opportunities for long-term positions. If you are reliable and enthusiastic about supporting student learning, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Regular work due to high school demand

Supportive team

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a secondary school is essential.
• Confident in managing behavior and leading a classroom.
• Flexible and able to adapt to different subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across KS3 & KS4.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Providing support across a range of subjects.

Skills

Classroom management skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Cover Supervisors Needed - Secondary Schools | Birmingham | January 2026 Start

Location: Birmingham

Start Date: January 2026

Role Type: Full-Time / Ongoing Supply

Experience Required: Previous school-based experience essential

Rate: Competitive and dependent on experience

We are currently experiencing high demand for experienced Cover Supervisors across a number of secondary schools in Birmingham from January 2026. If you have strong classroom management skills and enjoy working in a fast-paced school environment, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across KS3 & KS4
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supervising pupils during lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Providing support across a range of subjects or specialising in your preferred area
• Ensuring a positive and engaging learning environment

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working in a secondary school (essential)
• Confident in managing behaviour and leading a classroom
• Flexible and able to adapt to different subjects and year groups
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, enthusiastic and committed to supporting student learning

Why Join Us

• Competitive daily rates
• Regular work due to high school demand
• Supportive team and opportunities for long-term roles

If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for consistent work from January, we'd love to hear from you.