Cover Supervisor. Job in West Midlands Education & Training Jobs

The Education Network Birmingham; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Walsall. The role involves delivering pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the usual teacher while ensuring students stay focused and maintain a positive environment. Ideal for graduates considering a teaching career, this position offers flexible work options and valuable classroom experience.

Benefits

Personalised career support

Additional training and development

Competitive pay rates

Qualifications

• Strong classroom management skills.
• Calm but assertive approach with students.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn are key.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students.
• Maintain a positive learning environment.
• Manage student behavior effectively.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

Overview

Position: Cover Supervisor

Location: Secondary schools across Walsall

Salary: £500 - £750 per week (dependent on experience and assignment)

Contract Type: Long-term and day-to-day cover available

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

The Role

We are looking for confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Walsall. In this role, you\'ll step into the classroom and deliver pre-prepared lessons to pupils in the absence of their usual teacher. You\'ll be responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, managing behaviour effectively, and ensuring students stay on task. Whether you are seeking day-to-day supply or a longer-term placement, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience.

The Candidate

This position would suit graduates considering a career in teaching, experienced cover staff, or teaching assistants looking to take the next step. You\'ll need strong classroom management skills, a calm but assertive approach, and the confidence to engage with students across a variety of subjects. Previous experience working with young people is desirable, but not essential if you bring enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

The School

We work with a wide range of secondary schools across Walsall, each with their own ethos and character. These schools value reliable, flexible staff who can step in at short notice and keep lessons running smoothly. For candidates looking to explore different school settings and build their experience, this role provides excellent variety and exposure.

Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.

The Education Network Offer

Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.

The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters. Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.

An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.