• Cover Supervisor
  • Sandwell
  • £89-110 Per day
  • Job Area: Sandwell

Website Zest Education

Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – Sandwell
Step into the classroom and inspire the next generation with Zest Education!

Zest Education is currently recruiting a motivated and reliable Cover Supervisor to work in a thriving secondary school in Sandwell. If you’re confident, enthusiastic, and looking to gain valuable classroom experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set lessons and managing classroom behaviour in the absence of the regular teacher. This is a vital role in ensuring that students remain engaged, focused, and supported during teacher absences.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising and delivering lessons across KS3 and KS4

  • Ensuring pupils remain on task and follow lesson plans

  • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

  • Supporting students where needed and reporting feedback to staff

Who We’re Looking For:

This role is ideal for:

  • Graduates considering a career in teaching

  • Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants

  • Individuals with youth work, coaching, or mentoring experience

You should:

  • Be confident in leading a class of secondary-aged students

  • Have strong communication and behaviour management skills

  • Be adaptable, organised, and calm under pressure

Location:

The school is based in Sandwell, easily accessible via public transport and with free on-site parking.

Why Work with Zest Education?

  • Competitive daily pay

  • Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle

  • Ongoing support and training from experienced consultants

  • Ideal stepping stone into teacher training or further education careers

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Georgina 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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Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/

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Job Details

  • Cover Supervisor
  • Sandwell
  • £89-110 Per day
  • Job Area: Sandwell

Website Zest Education

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