Cover Supervisor – Harborne

Harborne & Surrounding Areas

Start Date: September 2026
Location: Harborne, Birmingham
Contract: Full‑time & Part‑time opportunities
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Are you a graduate looking to gain classroom experience before moving into teaching? Or do you have experience coaching, supporting, or working with young people and want to take the next step in education?

Zest Education is recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Harborne and the surrounding Birmingham areas, with immediate opportunities available.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a school environment while making a real difference to students’ learning.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Delivering engaging, pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Supporting students to stay focused and motivated
• Leaving clear and useful feedback for teaching staff

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A genuine passion for working with young people
• Good standards of numeracy and literacy
• Classroom‑based experience (desirable, but not essential)

To be considered, you must have a minimum of 20 days’ experience working with children or young people, or be a recent university graduate.

We welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds, including:

• Graduates
• Sports coaches
• Youth workers
• Dance or drama teachers
• Playgroup leaders
• Scout or guide leaders

Why Choose Zest Education?

At Zest Education, we specialise in connecting passionate education professionals with great schools across the Midlands. When you work with us, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant who understands your goals
• Roles matched to your skills and availability
• Competitive rates of pay
• Ongoing support and professional development

Interested?

To apply or find out more, email Abi at [email removed], or click “Apply for job” at the top of the page to submit your details.

Safeguarding

Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates must:

• Hold an enhanced DBS (or be willing for us to process one)
• Be registered with the DBS Update Service
• Provide references covering the last two years
• Successfully complete all safeguarding checks

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications.
This role is for temporary supply work.

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