Cover Supervisor - The Phoenix Collegiate

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational establishment in West Bromwich seeks a Cover Supervisor to oversee classes during teacher absences. The role involves actively supporting student progress, implementing work programmes, and promoting good behaviour. Applicants should possess strong interpersonal skills and experience in supporting children's learning. This is a full-time position with a salary range of £20,540 - £23,480, with a closing date for applications on October 8, 2025.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, but also demonstrate initiative.
• Experience in supporting children’s learning in a relevant environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Support the progress of students and implement work programmes.
• Promote good behaviour in line with school policy.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience supporting children’s learning

Understanding of areas of learning (literacy, numeracy, science)

Job description

Overview

Title: Cover Supervisor

Grade: Grade D: Actual salary: £20,540 - £23,480 after adjustment for hours and weeks. (Full time equivalent salary: £27,254 - £31,022 p.a.)

Location: The Phoenix Collegiate, Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich B71 2BX

Hours: 31.25 hours per week, term time + 1 week

Responsibilities

• The role is to oversee classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, actively supporting the progress of students and recognising that every lesson is an opportunity to learn. This will include implementing work programmes, assisting students in relevant activities and providing feedback to students in relation to progress and achievement.
• The classes you supervise will change on a daily basis and you will be required to promote good behaviour, in line with school policy.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to relate to a wide range of people.
• Ability to work well as part of a team, but also demonstrate initiative and the ability to work alone.
• Applicants should have experience of working to support children’s learning gained in a relevant environment and demonstrate an understanding of areas of learning, for instance, literacy, numeracy, science etc.

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS before commencement, together with a Social Media check, in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
• The ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement (Immigration Act 2016 Part 7).

Application

Application forms and further details are available from the school website and returnable to the Human Resources Team in School. Email: [e-mail] | Tel: [phone] extension 115/137

Closing date

Closing date: Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 09:00