Secondary Cover Supervisor

Company: Prospero Teaching
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Overview

Prospero Teaching is recruiting Graduate Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the Midlands. Are you a recent graduate considering a career in teaching? This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience before progressing into a PGCE, School Direct, Teacher Apprenticeship or another career within education.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise classes during teacher absence and deliver pre-planned lessons.
  • Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged in their learning.
  • Focus on developing confidence and classroom management skills, with no lesson planning or marking required.

Placement options

We work with a wide range of mainstream secondary schools, academies and colleges, offering flexible day-to-day supply, long-term placements and permanent opportunities.

Ideal for

This role is ideal for graduates interested in teaching, educational psychology, youth work, behaviour support or pastoral roles.

Qualifications and requirements

We welcome applications from graduates in English, Maths, Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, History, Geography, Languages, Psychology, Business, PE, Sports Science, Art, Music and other relevant degree subjects. Previous experience working with children or young people through tutoring, coaching, mentoring, volunteering or youth work is beneficial but not essential.

Requirements Degree (2:2 preferred), strong communication skills, a positive and professional attitude, an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one) and the right to work in the UK.

What Prospero Teaching Offers

  • A dedicated Secondary Recruitment Consultant, competitive pay rates, interview preparation and career support.
  • Free access to Prospero Learning including CPD and accredited online training.
  • Team Teach training opportunities (where applicable), and ongoing support throughout your placement.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business and education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to complete all safeguarding and compliance checks before starting work. Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and relevant referencing in line with safer recruitment practices.

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Posted: July 19th, 2026