Cover Supervisor

The Education Network; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education is seeking a Cover Supervisor to assist secondary schools in Walsall. You'll deliver lessons, manage classroom behavior, and ensure students remain engaged. This role is ideal for graduates considering teaching or experienced staff looking for flexibility. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional development are offered.

Benefits

Personalized career support

Professional development opportunities

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills are essential.
• Confidence to engage with students across various subjects.
• A calm but assertive approach to managing behavior.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the teacher.
• Maintain behaviour and ensure students remain engaged.
• Support a positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Engagement with students

Adaptability

Calm assertiveness

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor – Walsall

• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Location: Secondary schools across Walsall
• Salary: £500 – £750 per week (dependent on experience and assignment)
• Contract Type: Long-term and day-to-day cover available
• Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

The Role

We are looking for confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Walsall. In this role, you’ll step into the classroom and deliver pre-prepared lessons to pupils in the absence of their usual teacher. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, managing behaviour effectively, and ensuring students stay on task. Whether you are seeking day-to-day supply or a longer-term placement, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience.

The Candidate

This position would suit graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced cover staff, or teaching assistants looking to take the next step. You’ll need strong classroom management skills, a calm but assertive approach, and the confidence to engage with students across a variety of subjects. Previous experience working with young people is desirable, but not essential if you bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

The School

We work with a wide range of secondary schools across Walsall, each with their own ethos and character. These schools value reliable, flexible staff who can step in at short notice and keep lessons running smoothly. For candidates looking to explore different school settings and build their experience, this role provides excellent variety and exposure.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Education Network Offer

• The Education Network Offer: Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
• You will have the opportunity to work in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hardworking Consultants who will endeavour to find assignments suited to your needs.
• An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.