Cover Supervisors - Shropshire

Aspire People; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspire People is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across Shropshire's secondary schools. This role offers flexible daily and long-term placements with our partner schools.

You will deliver pre-set work, manage behaviour, and support pupils, including 1:1 SEND support, while collaborating with staff to maintain continuity of learning across year groups.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a school setting.
• Degree is an essential requirement.
• Ability to manage behaviour and support pupils with SEND.
• Experience delivering planned lessons.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work to classes in the absence of the teacher.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and manage behaviour.
• Provide 1:1 support for pupils with SEND when required.
• Collaborate with school staff to ensure continuity of learning.
• Adapt quickly to different school settings and year groups.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Calm under pressure

Flexibility

Education

Degree

Job description

Cover Supervisors Required - Shropshire Schools

Aspire People are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across schools in the Shropshire area that we have long standing working relationships with.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who are passionate about education and looking to gain varied experience within local secondary schools. Roles are available for both daily emergency cover and long-term placements, offering flexibility and consistent work.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering pre-set work to classes in the absence of the teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting pupils to stay engaged and on task
• Providing 1:1 support for pupils with SEND needs where required
• Working collaboratively with school staff to ensure continuity of learning
• Adapting quickly to different school settings and year groups

What We Are Looking For

• A minimum of 6 months' experience working in a school setting
• A degree (essential requirement)
• Strong classroom management skills
• Experience delivering planned lessons
• Confidence supporting pupils with SEND, including 1:1 support
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• The ability to work well under pressure and solve problems quickly
• A calm, patient, reliable and professional approach
• Flexibility for both daily and long-term cover assignments

Personal Qualities

• Dedicated, resilient and dependable
• Confident in managing behaviour positively
• Quick-thinking problem solvers
• Passionate about supporting children and young people in their learning

If you are interested in becoming part of our team and working across Shropshire schools, we would love to hear from you.