Cover Teacher

Colmore Education Recruitment Ltd; Bilston; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Competitive daily pay rates

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Opportunities for long-term placements

Job summary

Colmore Education Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Cover Supervisor for a mainstream secondary school in the Bilston area. You will deliver pre-set lessons, uphold a positive classroom environment, and support students with their work, gaining hands-on experience in a school setting.

The ideal candidate will have experience with young people, strong behaviour management and communication skills, and confidence leading a class independently.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work).
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
• Maintain a focused and positive classroom environment.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students in completing assigned work.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and behaviour.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Education

Degree desirable

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Bilston, West Midlands

Salary: Competitive daily rate, dependent on experience

Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time / Flexible

About the Role:

We are seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming mainstream secondary school in Tipton. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals who are passionate about working with young people and are looking to gain hands‑on experience within a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-set lessons across a range of subjects in the absence of teaching staff.
• Maintain a focused and positive classroom environment.
• Manage student behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students in completing assigned work.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and behaviour.

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people (e.g. schools, sports coaching, youth work).
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.
• Confidence leading a classroom independently.
• Flexible, reliable, and proactive attitude.
• A degree or relevant qualification is desirable but not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive daily pay rates.
• Flexible working options to suit your schedule.
• Valuable classroom experience for those considering a teaching career.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Opportunities for long‑term placements