Cover Supervisor – September Start – Birmingham

Balfor Recruitment Group; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a September 2025 start at a secondary school in Birmingham. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to support students and gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive environment. Applicants should be confident, reliable, and ready to commit to safeguarding students.

Benefits

Excellent classroom experience

Supportive school team and training opportunities

Continued support from your dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching).
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage behaviour.
• Commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
• Ensuring students stay on task and complete work.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

Skills

Communication

Classroom Management

Proactive Attitude

Job description

Cover Supervisor – September Start – Birmingham Secondary School

Location: Birmingham
️ Start Date: September 2025 (Immediate start available for the right candidate)
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Agency: Balfour Recruitment

Balfour Recruitment is working with a welcoming and well-managed secondary school in Birmingham to recruit a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor for a full-time, permanent position starting in September 2025.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable school experience, support students in their learning, and take the next step in their education career.

About the Role:

• Supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher

• Ensuring students stay on task and complete work set

• ️ Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Reporting back on student progress and engagement

• Supporting a positive, respectful learning environment

We’re Looking For:

• Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work)

• Confidence, calmness, and strong communication skills

• Ability to manage behaviour and build rapport with students

• A proactive attitude and willingness to support learning

• A commitment to safeguarding and student wellbeing

What You’ll Get:

• A September 2025 start in a full-time, permanent role

• Excellent classroom experience – ideal for aspiring teachers

• A supportive school team and training opportunities

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Continued support from your dedicated Balfour consultant

If you’re reliable, confident, and ready to step into a rewarding school role, we’d love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and a member of our team will be in touch.

Balfour Recruitment is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.