Cover Supervisor - Telford

TeacherActive Limited.; Wellington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive Limited is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor for a mainstream secondary school in Telford. The role involves supervising classes, delivering pre-planned lessons, and maintaining high standards of behaviour while engaging students with technology.

The ideal candidate will have strong classroom management, proven experience in similar roles, and excellent IT skills to support lesson delivery across secondary subjects.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor or similar in a secondary school.
• Proven ability to manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using school systems and digital resources.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across the secondary age range.
• Deliver pre-planned work and ensure tasks are completed.
• Confidently manage behaviour to keep students engaged.
• Utilise IT tools to support lesson delivery and learning outcomes.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

IT skills

Pre-planned lessons

Communication

Organisational skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Confidence with technology

Tools

Interactive whiteboards

Digital learning resources

School IT systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor with strong classroom and behaviour management skills?

Do you have excellent IT skills and the confidence to use technology effectively in a secondary school classroom?

Are you adaptable, reliable and able to confidently manage challenging behaviour while keeping students engaged with their learning?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Telford. The school provides a supportive learning environment with a focus on maintaining high expectations, promoting positive behaviour and encouraging students to engage with their education.

The school is looking for an experienced Cover Supervisor for long-term placements, with flexible day-to-day work also available. The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver pre-planned work, confidently manage classroom behaviour and use their strong IT skills to support lesson delivery and ensure students remain focused and engaged.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar classroom-based role within a secondary school

Proven experience managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining a positive learning environment

Strong IT skills, including confidence using school systems, interactive whiteboards and digital learning resources

Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects

Excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills

A flexible, reliable and proactive approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations confidently

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

Market leading rates of pay

TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.