Cover Supervisor
Key Details
- Position: Cover Supervisor (KS3 & KS4)
- Location: Birmingham
- Start Date: September 2026
- Contract: Long-term supply
- Pay: £500 – £750 per week (dependent on assignment and experience)
The Role
A secondary school in Birmingham is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join their team from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis.
The successful candidate will supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 in the absence of the usual class teacher, ensuring students remain on task and complete the work that has been set. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future career in teaching or those with previous experience working with young people in an educational setting.
You will be responsible for managing classroom behaviour, maintaining a positive learning environment, and supporting students to engage with their learning across a range of subject areas. While this role does not involve planning lessons, you will play a vital part in ensuring continuity of education and upholding the school’s expectations and standards.
The Candidate
The successful candidate will:
- Have experience working with secondary-aged students, ideally within a school setting
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrate confidence in leading and managing groups of students
- Be adaptable, organised, and able to work across a variety of subjects
- Have effective behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils
- Be committed to supporting students’ learning and well‑being
- Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, Learning Mentor, Sports Coach, Youth Worker, or Graduate would be advantageous.
The School
The school offers a welcoming and supportive environment with clear behaviour systems and a strong commitment to student achievement. Staff benefit from collaborative working relationships, ongoing support from senior leaders, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a secondary setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Cover Supervisor seeking a long-term supply role in Birmingham starting September 2026, offering competitive weekly pay and the chance to make a meaningful contribution to students’ education and development.
The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer.
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