• Cover Supervisor
  • Derbyshire
  • £90-£120
  • Job Area: Derby

Zest Education

Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Cover Supervisor

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for your next long-term opportunity? Zest Education is working in partnership with a lovely, well-established secondary school located in a great area of Derby, and we are looking for a confident and reliable individual to join their team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has strong classroom management skills, and thrives in a supportive school environment.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be:

  • Supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
  • Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans and ensuring students remain engaged and on task.
  • Managing classroom behaviour effectively to maintain a positive learning environment.
  • Supporting pupils in line with school policies and expectations.
  • Working closely with teaching and support staff to ensure continuity of learning.

This position is long-term, offering consistent work and the chance to build strong relationships with both staff and students.

About the School:

  • A well-established and welcoming school with a strong sense of community.
  • Supportive leadership team and excellent facilities.
  • Easily accessible from across Leicester and surrounding areas.
  • A great opportunity to become part of a positive, forward-thinking environment.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar classroom-based role.
  • Confidence managing groups of secondary-aged students.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • A positive attitude and professional approach to working in education.
  • Hold (or be willing to apply for) a valid DBS on the Update Service.

Why Choose Zest Education?

  • A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support.
  • Opportunities for professional development.
  • Competitive pay rates and consistent work.
  • A simple, transparent registration process.

If you’re an experienced Cover Supervisor looking to make a real difference in a fantastic Derby school, apply today with Zest Education we’d love to hear from you!

If you are interested in this position or want to find out more, email Secondary team at Secondary@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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  • Cover Supervisor
  • Derbyshire
  • £90-£120
  • Job Area: Derby

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