Cover supervisor Cannock

Aspire People; Cannock; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100 joining bonus

Weekly pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Holiday pay

Job summary

Aspire People are seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across partnership secondary schools in Cannock and the surrounding areas. This flexible role fits around university studies, PGCE plans, or other commitments, with opportunities to cover a range of local schools and gain valuable classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, helping students stay engaged and continue learning in a positive environment.

Qualifications

• Graduates seeking classroom experience or PGCE entry.
• Flexible work around university, childcare, or other commitments.
• Experienced educators seeking a better work-life balance or varied school exposure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher and keep students engaged.
• Maintain a positive classroom environment and ensure continued learning during supervision.
• Provide reliable classroom cover across partnership secondary schools in Cannock.

Skills

Flexible availability

Education

Graduate

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Cannock

Flexible Work Available from September 2026

Looking for a flexible role in education that fits around your lifestyle?

Aspire People are looking for enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to work across our partnership secondary schools in Cannock and the surrounding areas.

Whether you're a graduate considering a career in teaching, planning to apply for a PGCE, balancing university studies or family commitments, or you're an experienced educator who simply enjoys being in the classroom without the additional workload of planning, marking and meetings, we'd love to hear from you.

Why become a Cover Supervisor?

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and continue learning in a positive classroom environment.

This role is ideal for:

• Graduates looking to gain valuable classroom experience before applying for a PGCE or teacher training.
• Individuals seeking flexible work around university, childcare or other commitments.
• Experienced teachers looking for a better work-life balance.
• Sports coaches, youth workers and those with experience working with young people.
• Anyone wanting to build confidence and experience across a variety of local secondary schools.

Why Choose Aspire People?

Aspire People has been supporting schools and education professionals for over 20 years and is one of the UK's leading education recruitment specialists.

When you join Aspire People, you'll benefit from:

• Flexible working to suit your availability - from one day a week to full-time.
• Daily, short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of local secondary schools.
• Valuable classroom experience to strengthen future PGCE or teacher training applications.
• A quick and straightforward registration process.
• Weekly pay.
• Holiday pay.
• Ongoing support throughout every placement.
• 100 joining bonus after completing your qualifying number of days.
• Earn up to 250 through our Refer a Friend scheme.

Your Local Consultant

When you register with Aspire People, you'll be supported by Emily Kramer, our dedicated Staffordshire Secondary Consultant.

This September marks Emily's 16th academic year with Aspire People, supporting partnership secondary schools across Staffordshire. Emily has built long-standing relationships with local schools and takes pride in matching outstanding education professionals with rewarding opportunities.

From your initial registration through to every placement, you'll receive honest advice, regular communication and dedicated support throughout your supply journey.

Aspire People - Approved on the GCA Framework

Aspire People are proud to have been awarded Lot 1 and Lot 2 on the Government Commercial Agreement (GCA) Framework.

From September 2026, schools recruiting agency staff through the framework are required to use an approved supplier. Aspire People's success in securing both Lot 1 and Lot 2 means we'll continue supplying staff to our extensive network of partnership schools, giving our candidates access to even more opportunities.

If you're already registered with another agency, it's worth checking whether they have also secured a place on the new GCA Framework.

If you're looking for flexible work in Cannock while gaining valuable classroom experience and making a difference in local schools, we'd love to hear from you

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.