Experienced Cover Supervisor

Company: Vision for Education Ltd
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Do you have experience managing classrooms and supporting young people’s learning across secondary schools?

Vision for Education is currently recruiting Experienced Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent and surrounding areas.

About the role

As an Experienced Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task with pre-set work across a range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4.

You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning, promoting positive behaviour, and creating a calm, productive classroom environment. Your experience will allow you to confidently manage groups of students and adapt quickly to different school settings.

This role is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors seeking flexible work, consistent placements, or the opportunity to work across a variety of secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise pre-prepared lessons across a range of secondary subjects
  • Maintain a positive, safe, and focused learning environment
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with individual school policies
  • Support students in completing the work set by teaching staff
  • Adapt confidently to different school environments and routines
  • Provide clear feedback to teaching staff regarding behaviour and engagement
  • Follow safeguarding and school procedures at all times

About the school

You will work across a range of welcoming secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent, including academies, community schools, and multi-academy trusts.

Our partner schools typically offer:

  • Supportive leadership teams and established staff structures
  • Clear behaviour policies and consistent expectations
  • Well-resourced classrooms and structured routines
  • A strong focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and achievement

Long-term placements may offer the opportunity to become a key member of a school’s support team.

Requirements

To be considered for this role, you will:

  • Have proven experience working as a Cover Supervisor in UK secondary schools
  • Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Be confident supervising a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4
  • Be adaptable, reliable, and professional in different school settings
  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills

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Posted: July 8th, 2026