Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for education roles in Wolverhampton seeks a Cover Supervisor. You will support teachers and engage students while maintaining a positive classroom environment. Ideal candidates are enthusiastic and reliable, with experience working with young people. This is a temporary position with a flexible schedule, and applicants must be willing to obtain a DBS check.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS checks

Qualifications

• Experience in a school or similar environment.
• Confidence in managing and motivating secondary school students.
• Willingness to obtain a DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes and keep students focused.
• Support teachers in classroom activities.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Monitor student behavior and adherence to expectations.
• Assist with administrative tasks.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidence in managing students

Reliable and flexible approach

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Wolverhampton, Secondary Schools

Start Date: Immediate

Working Pattern: Flexible, day-to-day or longer placements

Are you passionate about supporting young people and gaining hands‑on experience in secondary schools?

Teaching Personnel is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to join schools across the Wolverhampton area. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to develop their skills, build confidence in classroom management, and make a real difference to students’ learning.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supervise and engage classes, keeping students focused and on task
• Support teachers by delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and classroom activities
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel supported
• Monitor behaviour, ensuring students adhere to school expectations
• Assist with basic administrative tasks, including registering attendance and managing resources
• Build rapport with students and staff, contributing positively to the school community

What we’re looking for:

• Experience working with young people, ideally in a school or similar environment
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Confidence in managing and motivating students of secondary school age
• Reliable, flexible and professional approach to work
• DBS on the updated service or willingness to obtain one
• Passion for education and a desire to gain further experience in secondary schools

How to Apply:

If you want to gain valuable secondary school experience, support young people and take on a rewarding role that builds your confidence and skills within education, we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply by attaching your most up‑to‑date CV.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for 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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with 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 all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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