Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD Academy access

Dedicated consultant support

Long-term & permanent role pathways

Experience across schools

Job summary

Protocol Education is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor in Wolverhampton to deliver pre-planned lessons and support students in a secondary school setting. You will help maintain a calm, focused learning environment and build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

Previous school experience isn’t essential; proactive, approachable candidates are encouraged to apply. This temporary role offers weekly PAYE pay, opportunities for long-term placements, and ongoing support from a dedicated

Qualifications

• Graduates aiming to pursue a career in teaching.
• Experience in coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work or similar roles is desirable.
• Confident communicating with young people.
• Calm, adaptable and able to think on your feet.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Keep students focused, engaged, and motivated.
• Manage classroom behaviour using the school's policies and routines.
• Support students as they work independently.
• Create a calm and purposeful learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Confident communication

Calm under pressure

Mentoring experience

Team player

Education

Graduate

Job description

Thinking about a future in teaching? Or looking to build your classroom experience in a secondary school?We're working with a welcoming secondary school in Wolverhampton that's looking for a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in the classroom, develop your confidence, and make a real impact on students' learning.The school has a strong sense of community, clear expectations, and a supportive staff team who work together to create a positive learning environment where students can thrive.

What you'll be doing

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Keep students focused, engaged, and motivated
• Manage classroom behaviour using the school's policies and routines
• Support students as they work independently
• Create a calm and purposeful learning environment
• Build positive relationships with students and staff

You won't be expected to plan lessons or mark work, making this an excellent stepping stone for anyone considering teacher training or a career in education.

What the school offers

• Supportive leadership team and experienced staff
• Clear behaviour expectations and routines
• Modern facilities and well‑resourced classrooms
• Strong pastoral support for students
• Opportunities to learn from experienced educators
• A welcoming environment where staff development is encouraged

Who we're looking for

• A graduate considering a career in teaching
• Interested in gaining school‑based experience
• Experienced in coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, or similar roles
• Confident communicating with young people
• Calm, adaptable, and able to think on your feet
• Looking to make a positive difference in a secondary school setting
• Previous school experience isn't essential. If you're proactive, approachable, and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

What Protocol Education offers

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our online CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Opportunities for long‑term and permanent roles
• Experience across a range of schools and settings
• A straightforward registration process

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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