Cover Supervisor - Telford

Aspire People; Telford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in the Telford and Shropshire area. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment and keep pupils engaged while stepping into busy school settings.

We look for candidates with at least 6 months of school experience, a degree, strong classroom management, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months' experience working within a school setting.
• A degree (essential requirement).
• Strong classroom management skills.
• A calm, patient and reliable approach.
• The ability to work well under pressure and solve problems quickly.
• Confidence in supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• A flexible and consistent approach to availability, including daily emergency cover and long-term assignments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a variety of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive and focused learning environment.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND needs where required.
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff.
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and year groups.
• Support learning continuity during staff absence.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

SEND support familiarity

Education

Degree (essential)

Job description

Cover Supervisor Recruitment - Schools in Telford & Shropshire

Aspire People are seeking confident, committed and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in the Telford and Shropshire area. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and want to make a real difference in the classroom, supporting pupils' learning in the absence of their regular teacher.

The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and ensuring pupils remain engaged and on task. You will be stepping into busy school settings, so the ability to remain calm, organised and proactive is essential.

About the role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans across a variety of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively, maintaining a positive and focused learning environment
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND needs where required
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff
• Adapt quickly to different school environments and year groups
• Support learning continuity during staff absence

What we are looking for

We are looking for candidates who bring professionalism, resilience and a genuine interest in education.

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working within a school setting
• A degree (essential requirement)
• Strong classroom management skills
• A calm, patient and reliable approach
• The ability to work well under pressure and solve problems quickly
• Confidence in supporting pupils with a range of learning needs, including SEND
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A flexible and consistent approach to availability, including daily emergency cover and long-term assignments

Personal qualities

Successful candidates will be:

• Dedicated and dependable
• Resilient in challenging classroom situations
• Proactive problem-solvers
• Passionate about supporting young people's learning and development

If you are enthusiastic about working in education and meet the requirements above, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain varied and rewarding experience across local schools while making a meaningful impact on pupils' lives.

Aspire People Limited provides services as an Education Agency and an Education Employment Business. Aspire People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and expects every candidate to share this commitment. Placements are subject, to appropriate Child Protection screening, including checks with former employers and the Disclosure and Barring Checks.