Cover Supervisor

The Education Network Birmingham; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Education Network is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor for a Wolverhampton secondary school from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis. The successful candidate will supervise KS3 and KS4 classes, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students stay focused and engaged with their learning.

You will help maintain a positive classroom environment and support the smooth running of lessons in the absence of the usual teacher.

Qualifications

• Experience working with secondary-aged students.
• Strong classroom management and communication skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
• Maintain high expectations of student behaviour and engagement.
• Reliable, organised and adaptable.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise KS3 and KS4 classes.
• Deliver pre-prepared work to students.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Support the smooth running of lessons in the teacher’s absence.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Follow lesson plans

Reliability

Organisation

Adaptable

Engagement with students

Education

Experience in education

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Wolverhampton

Key Details

• Position: Cover Supervisor (KS3 & KS4)
• Location: Wolverhampton
• Start Date: September 2026
• Contract: Long-term supply
• Pay: £500 - £750 per week (dependent on assignment and experience)

The Role

We are seeking a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Wolverhampton from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis.

The successful candidate will supervise classes across KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-prepared work and ensuring students remain focused and engaged with their learning. You will play an important role in maintaining a positive classroom environment and supporting the smooth running of lessons in the absence of the usual teacher.

The Candidate

• Have experience working with secondary-aged students
• Be confident supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Have strong classroom management and communication skills
• Be able to follow lesson plans and instructions effectively
• Maintain high expectations of student behaviour and engagement
• Be reliable, organised and adaptable
• Build positive and professional relationships with students and staff

This role would suit candidates with previous experience in education, including teaching assistants, cover supervisors, graduates or those looking to develop a career in teaching.

The School

You will be working within a secondary school in Wolverhampton, supporting students across KS3 and KS4 and contributing to a positive and purposeful learning environment.

This long-term supply opportunity provides the chance to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting while supporting students' learning and development.

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

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.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor 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 safe guarding 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.