Cover Supervisor
Posted 26/10/26About the Role
Embark on an exciting opportunity as a Cover Supervisor at a forward-thinking secondary school located in the West Midlands. This dynamic role challenges you to maintain a productive and positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher. You will be instrumental in ensuring educational continuity across various subjects, delivering pre-set work and managing pupil behaviour effectively. We are seeking dedicated individuals for both flexible daily supply and short-term assignments, as well as those looking for long-term or even permanent positions, commencing as soon as possible, with a competitive daily rate ranging from £145 to £160.
Key Responsibilities
* Effectively supervise classes during short-term absence of teaching staff.
* Deliver pre-set work, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with their learning objectives.
* Implement the school's behaviour policy consistently to maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment.
* Facilitate a productive learning atmosphere, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their work.
* Provide support and guidance to pupils, addressing questions and managing immediate needs.
* Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure continuity of learning experiences.
About You
* Possess a strong ability to engage and motivate secondary-aged pupils in a classroom setting.
* Demonstrate excellent behaviour management strategies, fostering a respectful and focused learning space.
Embark on an exciting opportunity as a Cover Supervisor at a forward-thinking secondary school located in the West Midlands. This dynamic role challenges you to maintain a productive and positive learning environment in the absence of the regular teacher. You will be instrumental in ensuring educational continuity across various subjects, delivering pre-set work and managing pupil behaviour effectively. We are seeking dedicated individuals for both flexible daily supply and short-term assignments, as well as those looking for long-term or even permanent positions, commencing as soon as possible, with a competitive daily rate ranging from £145 to £160.
Key Responsibilities
* Effectively supervise classes during short-term absence of teaching staff.
* Deliver pre-set work, ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged with their learning objectives.
* Implement the school's behaviour policy consistently to maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment.
* Facilitate a productive learning atmosphere, encouraging pupils to take responsibility for their work.
* Provide support and guidance to pupils, addressing questions and managing immediate needs.
* Collaborate with teaching staff to ensure continuity of learning experiences.
About You
* Possess a strong ability to engage and motivate secondary-aged pupils in a classroom setting.
* Demonstrate excellent behaviour management strategies, fostering a respectful and focused learning space.
Not quite the right role? We're working with a number of schools and nurseries — feel free to get in touch to discuss other current opportunities.
Dunbar Education is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks, references, and full compliance with safer recruitment procedures. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.
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