Cover Supervisor - Coventry

Justteachers Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Coventry is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join a local secondary school from September, full-time.

You will supervise pupils in KS3 and KS4, delivering pre-prepared work, supporting continuity of learning during teacher absences, and upholding high standards of behaviour. This role also offers opportunities to develop strong classroom management and safeguarding practices within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in school, youth work, or similar.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes across KS3 and KS4 during short-term absences.
• Distribute and explain pre-prepared work and answer questions.
• Manage behaviour to maintain a safe, constructive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to staff on pupil engagement and issues.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Classroom management

Clear communication

Behaviour management

Adaptability

Job description

About the role:

Justteachers is working with a secondary school in Coventry that is seeking a full time Cover Supervisor from September. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, adaptable, and reliable individual to join a supportive school team and help maintain continuity of learning during teachers’ short-term absences.

You’ll supervise pupils across KS3 and KS4 as they complete work prepared by their class teachers, ensuring that lessons remain calm, productive, and focused. The school offers a welcoming atmosphere, clear behaviour expectations, and a committed staff team focused on high-quality learning and pupil wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise whole classes across KS3 and KS4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Distribute and explain pre-prepared work, respond to procedural questions, and keep pupils focused on the tasks set.
• Manage classroom behaviour consistently to maintain a safe, positive, and constructive learning environment.
• Collect completed work and provide clear feedback to teaching staff on pupil engagement, behaviour, and any issues arising.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour, health and safety, and emergency procedures at all times.

Pre-requisites:

• Previous experience working with young people in a school, education, youth work, or similar setting.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills, with the confidence to supervise groups across different subject areas.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach, with a commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Two relevant references, ideally from educational or youth-focused settings.