Cover Supervisor Lichfield

Vision for Education Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 22,140; Full time

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd. is recruiting Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools in Lichfield. You will supervise classes when regular teachers are absent, maintain engagement and behaviour, and aid learning across subjects.

This role suits those seeking varied school experiences, daily supply, short-term placements, or pathways into teaching. Longer placements offer chances to become a valued member of the school community and support continuity in students' education across

Qualifications

• Experience working in a school or education environment.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and support student learning effectively.
• Flexibility and adaptability across different school settings.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3-5 following lesson plans provided by teaching staff.
• Maintain student engagement, behaviour, and safety.
• Support learning by assisting students with tasks where appropriate.
• Adapt to the needs of different classes and school environments.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Job description

Do you enjoy supporting young people in their learning and helping maintain a positive school environment?

Vision for Education are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Lichfield.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task. You will help maintain high standards of behaviour, support learning across a variety of subjects, and provide continuity in students' education.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexibility, varied experience across different school settings, or a pathway into teaching. Whether you're looking for daily supply, short-term placements, or long-term opportunities, Vision for Education can support your career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across Key Stages 3-5 following lesson plans provided by teaching staff.


• Maintain student engagement, behaviour, and safety.


• Support learning by assisting students with tasks where appropriate.


• Adapt to the needs of different classes and school environments.


• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.

About the school

You will have the opportunity to work across a variety of secondary schools in Lichfield, ranging from smaller community schools to larger academies.

These schools are typically:

• Supportive and welcoming environments with experienced leadership teams.


• Focused on improving student outcomes and engagement.


• Equipped with well-resourced classrooms and structured schemes of work.


• Committed to maintaining high standards of behaviour and inclusion.

Long-term placements may offer the chance to become a valued member of the school community, contributing to school life beyond classroom supervision.

Requirements

• Experience working in a school or education environment (essential).


• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to follow lesson plans and support student learning effectively.


• Flexibility and adaptability across different school set