Impactful Cover Supervisor for Secondary Schools

Zest Education; Hawkesley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Zest Education is recruiting motivated Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Kings Norton and the wider Birmingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or individuals with experience supporting young people—such as through coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or voluntary roles—who are considering a future career in teaching. Immediate starts are available for candidates ready to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Confidence working across different subjects and year groups is important.
• Classroom experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a positive and focused learning environment.
• Encourage pupil engagement and ensure students stay on task.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide clear, written feedback for the classroom teacher.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Confidence across subjects

Education

University degree

Job description

Zest Education is recruiting motivated Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Kings Norton and the wider Birmingham area.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or individuals with experience supporting young people—such as through coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or voluntary roles—who are considering a future career in teaching. Immediate starts are available for candidates ready to make a positive impact.