Cover Supervisor. Job in Grafton Flyford Education & Training Jobs

TeacherActive; Grafton Flyford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational staffing is seeking Cover Supervisors for flexible and short-term roles in respected Secondary Schools in Worcester. Ideal candidates will have prior experience with children, strong management skills, and a passion for education. Competitive pay rates are offered based on experience, and a supportive team environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Over 6 months experience working as a Cover Supervisor or with children in an educational setting.
• Ability to cover a variety of subjects.
• Commitment to working school hours (around 8:30-3:30).

Responsibilities

• Supervising a classroom of around 30-32 students during teacher absence.
• Taking registers and recording absences.
• Keeping students on task and ensuring the classroom is tidy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic understanding of the National Curriculum

Classroom management skills

Behavioural management skills

Self-motivated

Passion for working in education

Confidence to manage a classroom

Job description

Cover Supervisor Worcester

September 2025

Flexible and short-term opportunities available

Do you have 6 months experience working with children in an educational setting?

Do you have the skills needed to be a cover teacher?

I am looking for Cover Supervisors to assist with general cover in well-respected Secondary Schools in Worcester. The school offers a welcoming, inclusive, safe environment and they are proud of the role the school has within the community.

This is an opportunity to join a team of experienced practitioners who all share a passion for their profession and the desire to support every student to reach their full potential.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be supervising a classroom of around 30-32 students while they complete pre-prepared work when their current teacher is absent. Your main duties will be to take registers and record any absences, keep students on task and make sure work is completed, students are safe, and the classroom is left tidy. You must have strong behavioural management and classroom management skills.

I am looking for experienced, proactive and reliable Cover Supervisors to work with my School on a flexible or short-term basis, providing general teaching cover in the absence of the classes teacher.

Pay rates between £90-£120 per full day, depending on experience.

To be successful for this role, you will have:

• Excellent communication skills
• Have a basic understanding of the National Curriculum
• Over 6 months experience working as a Cover Supervisor or working with children in an educational setting
• The ability to cover a variety of subjects
• Passion for working in education
• Self-motivated
• Confidence to manage a classroom
• Good behavioural management skills
• The ability to commit to working school hours (usually around 8:30-3:30)

All our supply staff are paid weekly on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

A dedicated Secondary Consultant will be available to also support and provide market leading advice whilst in the role.

If you are interested in this position, please call Senior Consultant, Alex on (phone number removed) or send your CV to (url removed)

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.