Maths Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An education staffing agency is seeking a Maths Cover Supervisor in Walsall. The ideal candidate will have proven experience delivering maths at secondary school level and maintaining a positive learning environment. Responsibilities include supervising pre-planned lessons and supporting student engagement. Requirements include strong subject knowledge, confident classroom management skills, and an enhanced DBS check. This is a temporary position with potential for permanence.

Benefits

FREE child protection and prevent duty training

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering maths at secondary school level.
• Professional, reliable and adaptable approach.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and supervise maths lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge in Maths

Confident classroom management skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Experience working with students aged 11–16

Job description

Maths Cover Supervisor

Location: Walsall

Start Date: January 2026

Pay Rate: £90-£120 per day

About the role: We are working in partnership with a welcoming secondary school in the Walsall area who are seeking an experienced and confident Maths Cover Supervisor to join their team. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience delivering maths at secondary level who is able to build strong relationships with students and maintain a positive learning environment.

As a Maths Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising and delivering pre-planned maths lessons in the absence of the class teacher ensuring students remain engaged and on task.

What you'll be doing:

• Deliver and supervise maths lessons across KS3 and KS4 using work set by teaching staff
• Use your secondary-level maths experience to support student understanding and progress
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Build strong positive relationships with students to encourage engagement and motivation
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and any concerns
• Follow safeguarding and health and safety procedures at all times

What we're looking for:

• Proven experience delivering maths at secondary school level
• Strong subject knowledge in Maths
• Experience working with students aged 11–16
• Ability to build positive relationships and engage learners effectively
• Confident classroom management skills
• Professional reliable and adaptable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

How to apply:

If this sounds like the role for you please apply with your most up to date CV!

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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