Cover Supervisor

Flourish Education is recruiting for a confident, motivated and adaptable Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming secondary school in Solihull. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is looking for flexible opportunities within secondary education.

Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor, a graduate considering a career in teaching, an aspiring teacher or someone with previous experience working with young people, this could be the ideal opportunity. You will play an important role in keeping pupils on track with their learning by supervising classes and delivering pre-planned lessons when their usual teacher is unavailable.

The school is looking for someone who can build positive relationships with pupils, maintain a calm and productive classroom environment and encourage students to take responsibility for their learning. We can offer both long-term and day-to-day opportunities to suit your availability and work-life balance.

Job Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), following the National Curriculum.

• Supervise classes and manage classroom behaviour effectively.

• Encourage pupils to remain focused, engaged and involved in their learning.

• Provide classroom cover across a variety of subjects.

• Follow lesson plans and instructions provided by teaching staff.

• Adapt confidently to different year groups, classrooms and subject areas.

• Maintain a safe, positive and productive learning environment.

• Provide feedback to relevant staff about the lesson and any issues that arise.

Required Skills and Experience

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or working with young people is desirable.

• Graduates, Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and aspiring Supply Teachers are encouraged to apply.

• A good understanding of the National Curriculum.

• Confident classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and school staff.

• Flexible, reliable and able to adapt to different school environments.

• A genuine interest in supporting young people and their education.

Our Promise To You!

We promise that we will never pressure you into working and will only offer you work where and when you want it, allowing you to fit work around your other commitments and maintain an excellent work-life balance.

Benefits

Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £130 to £170 per day, dependent on experience.

• £25,350 to £33,150 per annum, based on working five days per week for a full school year.

• Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate accrued into your holiday pot if you opt in.

• Pension contributions.

• Free KCSIE-compliant Safeguarding and Prevent Duty Training.

• Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

• Regular contact throughout your registration and while you are working.

• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement.

Location

This Cover Supervisor position is based in Solihull and is easily commutable from Shirley, Knowle, Dorridge, Olton, Hall Green, Sheldon, Birmingham, Hockley Heath and surrounding areas. Solihull benefits from good road and public transport connections, making it accessible for candidates travelling from across the West Midlands.

Apply Now

Interested in this Cover Supervisor role? Apply now or get in touch with Hannah at Flourish Education for more information. We would love to hear from you!

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.