Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Tipton)
Zest Education – Inspiring Teachers, Transforming Futures

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training, or do you simply enjoy working with young people in a school environment? Zest Education is working with secondary schools in the Tipton area to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors.

The Role

  • Position: Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools)

  • Location: Tipton and surrounding areas

  • Start Date: Immediate and ongoing opportunities available

  • Contract: Flexible – full-time and part-time roles to suit your availability

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Supervise classes during teacher absences.

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and ensure tasks are completed.

  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.

  • Provide support to students, encouraging participation and focus.

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience working with young people (schools, youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, etc.) is desirable but not essential.

  • Strong communication and classroom management skills.

  • Confidence, flexibility, and the ability to engage with secondary-aged students.

  • A genuine interest in education and supporting young people.

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay.

  • Ongoing training and support from our experienced consultants.

  • Flexible work to fit around your lifestyle.

  • A great way to gain classroom experience if considering a career in teaching.

At Zest Education, we pride ourselves on supporting both staff and schools. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or anyone passionate about working with young people.

👉 Apply today with your CV to become a valued Cover Supervisor in Tipton.

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgina Cresswell at Georgina@zesteducation.co.uk or ‘apply for job’ at the top of the page to submit your details.

Zest Education are an APSCo audited agency and are dedicated to safeguarding children. All candidates must hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one for you) and be registered to the DBS Update Service, be able to provide references to cover the last two years and successfully pass all other necessary safeguarding checks prior to clearance for work.

Salary is dependent on experience, training, or qualifications. The minimum experience, training, or qualifications required for this position are recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years within a school that teaches the British Curriculum) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.

The role advertised is for temporary supply work.

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