Cover Supervisor

Zest Education; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local education agency in Wolverhampton is seeking energetic Cover Supervisors to manage classrooms and support student learning. Ideal candidates include recent graduates or individuals with experience in mentoring or leadership roles. This temporary position offers competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities to explore a long-term career in education.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working patterns

Supportive school culture

Qualifications

• Recent graduate seeking hands-on classroom experience.
• Youth worker or mentor with ability to inspire young people.
• Leadership experience, ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class confidently and manage group dynamics.
• Deliver lessons from set plans and keep sessions on track.
• Communicate effectively with students and staff to support learning.

Skills

Leadership experience

Effective communication

Classroom management

Education

Recent school-based experience

Job description

Overview

Step into the classroom across Wolverhampton & the Black Country! Schools across Wolverhampton, Walsall, Dudley and Sandwell are on the lookout for energetic and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their teams. You'll be helping to bring lessons to life, keep classrooms on track, and support students to shine — while building your own experience in education. This is the perfect role if you're thinking about a future in teaching, looking to inspire the next generation, or simply want to gain rewarding experience in schools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a class confidently and manage group dynamics
• Deliver lessons from set plans and keep sessions on track
• Communicate effectively with students and staff to support learning

Who you might be

• A recent graduate looking for hands-on classroom experience
• A youth worker, mentor, or coach used to inspiring young people
• A performer or creative with a flair for engaging an audience
• Someone with leadership experience who loves motivating others

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay based on your experience
• Flexible working patterns to fit around you
• A welcoming school culture with supportive staff
• A chance to explore a long-term career in education

Requirements & Safeguarding

If you're ready to support, inspire, and have fun in classrooms across Wolverhampton and the Black Country, we'd love to hear from you!

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you), be registered to the DBS Update Service, provide references covering the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks before starting work.

Notes

Salary depends on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum requirement is recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years in a school teaching the British Curriculum) and/or relevant care-based experience in the last 5 years.

This role is for temporary supply work — but could be the first step in an exciting career in education.