Secondary Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming secondary school in Walsall is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor for term-time hours starting in September 2025. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future in teaching or those who enjoy working with young people. Responsibilities include managing classrooms in the absence of teachers, ensuring pupils remain engaged with the provided plans.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

FREE CPD and classroom behaviour training

Fast-track registration

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience leading groups (sports coach, youth worker, tutor).
• Confidence to manage a classroom solo.
• Good sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Stepping in for teachers to manage classrooms.
• Ensuring pupils stay on task and follow existing plans.
• Providing strong presence and clear instructions.

Skills

Classroom management

Clear communication

Flexibility

Education

Degree or experience working with young people

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Walsall
Salary: £90–£110 per day
Contract: Full-time, Term-Time Only
Start Date: September 2025

Want to work in a school but not sure where to start? Start here.

This welcoming secondary school in Walsall is on the lookout for a confident, reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team this September. It’s the perfect role for anyone thinking about a future in teaching—or just loves working with young people and wants term-time hours.

No formal teaching experience? No problem. If you’re great with groups, happy being the grown-up in the room, and up for a challenge (and a few laughs), we’ve got you.

What’s a Cover Supervisor?
You’ll be stepping into classrooms when teachers are off, making sure pupils stay on task and follow the plan that’s already been set. No planning. No marking. Just strong presence and clear instructions.

You’ll love this role if you:

• Are considering teaching but want to build experience first

• Like the idea of working in schools, but not full-time teaching

• Want a role that fits within school hours

• Are calm, confident, and good at giving clear instructions

What’s on offer:

• Consistent work in one supportive school

• Structured days and clear plans—so you’re never winging it alone

• Training provided and support from school and your consultant

• Opportunities to move into teaching or support roles long-term

What you need:

• A degree or experience working with young people (sports coach, youth worker, tutor—anything where you’ve led a group!)

• Confidence to manage a classroom solo

• Flexibility and a good sense of humour

With Protocol Education, you also get:

• Weekly PAYE pay

• FREE CPD and classroom behaviour training

• Fast-track registration

• A consultant who’s got your back (and your timetable)

Interested?
Apply now and let’s chat about what this could look like for you. We’ll help you step into the classroom feeling confident and supported.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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