Cover Supervisor — Inspire Learning, Support Students

Lift Schools; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lift Four Dwellings Secondary, part of Lift Schools, in Birmingham, is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support learning when teachers are absent. You’ll supervise lessons across subjects, deliver pre-prepared materials, manage behaviour and help students stay focused.

This fixed-term role runs 32.5 hours per week, 8:15am–3:15pm, until 31 August 2027. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English and experience working with children; safeguarding commitment is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and young people in school settings.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences across a range of subjects.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and support student learning.
• Lead the super cover provision with a colleague as needed.
• Maintain a positive, orderly classroom and monitor student progress.
• Record attendance and provide feedback to teachers.
• Liaise with pastoral teams on student welfare concerns.
• Support wider academy activities and enrichment opportunities.

Skills

Experience with children

Relationship building

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Safeguarding

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Lift Four Dwellings Secondary, part of Lift Schools, in Birmingham, is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support learning when teachers are absent. You’ll supervise lessons across subjects, deliver pre-prepared materials, manage behaviour and help students stay focused.

This fixed-term role runs 32.5 hours per week, 8:15am–3:15pm, until 31 August 2027. Applicants should have GCSE Maths and English and experience working with children; safeguarding commitment is essential.