Experienced Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wide range of schools

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant

Flexible day-to-day opportunities

Compliance onboarding support

Free CPD training

Long-term roles

Placement support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools across Walsall and Birmingham from October 2026. The role involves supervising KS3/KS4, delivering pre-planned lessons, and maintaining order to ensure learning continues in teachers' absence.

Applicants should have strong classroom management, experience in KS3/KS4, and a calm, professional approach. DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a secondary school.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Experience with KS3 and KS4 students.
• Calm, reliable and professional approach.
• Ability to build positive relationships with students.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in supporting young people and their education.
• Experience working in Walsall and/or Birmingham schools would be beneficial.
• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre planned lessons and activities
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students with their learning
• Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Ensuring students remain focused and engaged
• Following school policies and procedures
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider school team
• Providing feedback to relevant staff following lessons where required

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationships with students

Education

Enhanced DBS Update Service or willing to apply

Job description

Location: Walsall & Birmingham
Start Date: October 2026
Contract: Long term / Day to day opportunities
Pay: Competitive daily rate, based on experience

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity across Walsall and Birmingham?

Teaching Personnel are currently working with a number of secondary schools across the Walsall and Birmingham areas who are looking for reliable, confident and experienced Cover Supervisors to support their schools from October 2026.

If you have strong experience working in secondary schools and are confident managing a classroom across a range of subjects, we'd love to hear from you!

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are absent. You will be responsible for delivering pre planned work, managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain engaged and on task.

With opportunities available across Walsall and Birmingham, this role would suit someone who enjoys working in different school environments and building positive relationships with both students and staff.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre planned lessons and activities
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students with their learning
• Maintaining a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Ensuring students remain focused and engaged
• Following school policies and procedures
• Working closely with teaching staff and the wider school team
• Providing feedback to relevant staff following lessons where required

We are looking for a confident and experienced Cover Supervisor who can quickly settle into a new school environment and take control of a classroom.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or within a secondary school
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Experience working with KS3 and KS4 students
• The confidence to supervise a range of subjects
• A calm, reliable and professional approach
• The ability to build positive relationships with students
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education
• Experience working within schools across Walsall and/or Birmingham would be highly beneficial
• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new one

At Teaching Personnel, we work closely with our Cover Supervisors to find opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals.

When you work with us, you can benefit from:

• Access to a wide range of schools across Walsall and Birmingham
• Competitive rates of pay
• A dedicated consultant who understands your experience and preferences
• Flexible day to day and longer term opportunities
• Support with compliance and onboarding
• Access to free CPD and training opportunities
• Opportunities to secure long term and permanent positions
• Regular support throughout your placement

If you're an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity across Walsall and Birmingham from October 2026, we'd love to hear from you!

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