• Cover Supervisor
  • Black Country
  • £90 - £110/ per day
  • Job Area: Stourbridge

Cover Supervisor – Stourbridge

Job Description

📖 Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Stourbridge & Surrounding Areas)

Start Date: Immediate Starts
Location: Stourbridge, Dudley
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities
Pay: Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

Zest Education is recruiting motivated and confident Cover Supervisors to work within a variety of secondary schools across Stourbridge and the wider Dudley area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or anyone with experience supporting young people—whether through coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or voluntary roles—who are keen to explore a future career in teaching.

We partner with several friendly and forward‑thinking schools in and around Stourbridge, many of which have an ongoing need for dependable Cover Supervisors. As a result, there are immediate positions available for individuals ready to make a positive impact in the classroom.

What You Will Do

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Deliver engaging, pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects
  • Create and maintain a positive, focused learning environment
  • Encourage student participation and ensure pupils stay on task
  • Provide clear written feedback for the classroom teacher
  • Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies

What We’re Looking For

We welcome applicants who have:

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • A genuine interest in supporting young people
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills
  • Confidence working across different subjects and year groups
  • Classroom experience (desirable, not essential)

To be considered, you must have at least 20 days of experience working with children or young people within the last 5 years, or be a recent graduate.

We particularly encourage applicants from backgrounds such as:

  • Recent university graduates
  • Sports coaches
  • Youth workers
  • Dance/drama instructors
  • Scouts or youth group leaders

These roles develop excellent transferable skills for classroom supervision.

Why Join Zest Education?

When you register with Zest Education, you’ll benefit from:

  • A dedicated consultant who understands your preferences
  • Placements in schools that match your skills and strengths
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Access to ongoing professional development

Safeguarding

Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children.

All candidates must:

  • Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply)
  • Be registered on the DBS Update Service
  • Provide references covering the last two years
  • Pass all required safeguarding checks

Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and training.
This is a temporary supply role.

How to Apply

To apply or find out more, email Abigail at:
📩 abigail@zesteducation.co.uk

You can also click ‘Apply for job’ at the top of this page.

Stay Connected

🌐 Website: https://www.zesteducation.co.uk/
🐦 Twitter: @Zest_Education
📘 Facebook: https://en-gb.facebook.com/ZESTEDUCATION
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zest-education/

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Job Details

  • Cover Supervisor
  • Black Country
  • £90 - £110/ per day
  • Job Area: Stourbridge

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