Nottingham Cover Supervisor — Flexible & Training-Driven

AMA Admin; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily rate £110 - £140 per day

Temp-to-perm progression pathways

APSCo Compliance+ accreditation

Flexible working patterns

Culture-matched placements in Chaddert

Milk Academy CPD access

24/7 recruitment consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education in Nottingham is currently recruiting a confident Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school on a flexible, long-term, or day-to-day basis. You will provide cover across Key Stage 3 and 4, manage pre-set work, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

The role is ideal for a proactive candidate with prior Cover Supervisor, HLTA, sports coaching, or youth mentoring experience.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Cover Supervisor, HLTA, sports coach, or youth mentor with secondary pupils.
• Strong behaviour management and ability to build quick rapport.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills.
• Degree-educated or has relevant educational qualifications.
• Willingness to commute to the partner school in Nottingham.

Responsibilities

• Lead whole-class lessons across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 when the teacher is absent.
• Deliver pre-set work, manage behaviour, keep pupils focused and engaged.
• Uphold high learning expectations and maintain a structured, positive environment.
• Support with student queries across a range of subjects.
• Provide clear handover feedback to regular staff at the end of each session.
• Collaborate with departmental heads and pastoral teams in Nottingham.

Skills

Cover Supervisor experience

HLTA background

Sports coach

Youth mentor experience

Strong communication

Education

Degree-educated or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Milk Education in Nottingham is currently recruiting a confident Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school on a flexible, long-term, or day-to-day basis. You will provide cover across Key Stage 3 and 4, manage pre-set work, and help maintain a positive classroom environment.

The role is ideal for a proactive candidate with prior Cover Supervisor, HLTA, sports coaching, or youth mentoring experience.