Cover Supervisor - Nuneaton

Justteachers Ltd; Nuneaton and Bedworth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Justteachers Ltd in Nuneaton is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support pupils across KS3 and KS4 when teaching staff are absent. You will supervise pre-planned lessons, give clear instructions, and help maintain continuity of learning.

The role requires strong communication, organisation, and classroom management, with a calm, adaptable approach and a commitment to pupil welfare within a supportive school environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Experience working with young people, ideally in a UK secondary setting.
• Strong communication, organisation and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence and deliver work that has been prepared in advance.
• Give pupils clear instructions, answer general questions, and support them in completing the assigned tasks.
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff on work completed and any issues arising.
• Maintain a calm and purposeful classroom by applying the school’s behaviour policies fairly and consistently.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff and contribute to the wider day-to-day life of the school.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Classroom management

Adaptability

Education

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

About the role

Justteachers is working with a secondary school in Nuneaton to recruit a full-time Cover Supervisor. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and adaptable individual to support pupils across a range of subjects and help maintain continuity of learning when teaching staff are absent.

You will supervise pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4, provide clear instructions, and ensure pupils remain focused and engaged with their work. The school offers a welcoming environment, consistent behaviour expectations, and a supportive staff team.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absence and deliver work that has been prepared in advance.
• Give pupils clear instructions, answer general questions, and support them in completing the assigned tasks.
• Monitor pupil engagement and provide feedback to teaching staff on work completed and any issues arising.
• Maintain a calm and purposeful classroom by applying the school’s behaviour policies fairly and consistently.
• Work closely with teaching and pastoral staff and contribute to the wider day-to-day life of the school.

Pre-requisites

• A good standard of education, with GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths.
• Experience working with young people, ideally within a UK secondary school or similar educational setting.
• Strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills.
• A calm, confident, and flexible approach, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils.
• Two relevant references, ideally from educational settings.