Cover Supervisor (English)

education personnel; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational support organization in Leicester is seeking an English Cover Supervisor. This role involves supervising classes, delivering lessons, and supporting pupil engagement. Ideal candidates are English or Humanities graduates seeking classroom experience, as well as individuals with a passion for education. Flexible working hours and guidance from a dedicated consultant provided.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Experience across various schools

Pathway into teaching

Qualifications

• Experience working in educational settings preferred.
• Strong understanding of English language and literature is essential.
• Ability to engage and motivate pupils.

Responsibilities

• Supervise English classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons in Literature, Language, and related topics.
• Maintain a calm, productive classroom environment.
• Support pupils to continue their progress in English.

Skills

Experience working in schools or with young people

Strong English knowledge

Ability to maintain a calm classroom environment

Education

English or Humanities degree

Job description

Overview

Role: English Cover Supervisor (Day-to-Day)

Location: Leicester

At Education Personnel, we are delighted to be working in partnership with one of the largest and most successful trusts in Leicester, opening up fantastic opportunities across the city. The trust's vision is to enable pupils to become knowledgeable, conscious, compassionate and happy individuals who make a positive difference wherever life takes them.

We are now recruiting English Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Leicester. This is a brilliant opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while covering English lessons for pupils aged 11-16, ensuring they stay engaged and motivated in their learning.

Responsibilities

• Supervising English classes in the absence of the teacher
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons in Literature, Language, and related topics
• Maintaining a calm, productive classroom environment
• Supporting pupils to continue their progress in English

Who this role is ideal for

• Individuals with experience working in schools or with young people
• English or Humanities graduates looking to gain classroom experience
• ECTs seeking to build confidence before securing a permanent teaching role
• Students on visas looking for flexible opportunities in education

Why work as an English Cover Supervisor?

• Flexible work that suits your availability
• Experience teaching across a variety of year groups and abilities
• A fantastic pathway into teaching or long-term school roles
• The chance to inspire young people through the power of English

Why choose Education Personnel?

• Exclusive opportunities within excellent schools across Leicester
• The best rates of pay in the area
• Consistent, reliable work to match your schedule
• A dedicated consultant guiding you every step of the way

A clear, enhanced DBS on the Update Service is required for this role. (We can help you obtain this if needed.)

If you're passionate about English, enjoy working with young people, and want to make a real difference in Leicester schools, we'd love to hear from you