Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Hanley, Staffordshire

£90-£130 per day (DOE)
Full-time / Part-time | Immediate & Ongoing Roles

Simply Education is recruiting confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Hanley and the wider Stoke-on-Trent area. We can offer daily supply, short‑term cover, and long‑term roles, depending on your availability and preferences.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with young people who feel confident managing a classroom and delivering pre‑prepared lessons across a range of subjects.

Location & School Information

• Secondary schools in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Supportive staff teams and established cover routines
• Mix of low‑level disruption and more challenging behaviour schools
• Mixed KS3-KS4 groups
• Roles available due to staff absences, school growth and internal progression
• Schools vary in Ofsted rating, size and culture

Start Date & Contract Details

• Immediate starts available
• April and September roles also available
• Daily supply, short‑term and long‑term opportunities
• Temp‑to‑perm options for strong candidates
• Full‑time and part‑time working patterns considered

Hours & Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Typical school hours: 8:15am-3:30pm
• Part‑time / flexible working also available

Salary & Pay

• £90-£130 per day
• PAYE available
• Pay reflects experience and responsibility levels

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons to classes in the teacher's absence
• Maintain behaviour and follow school policies
• Support pupils with their learning where appropriate
• Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects
• Manage transitions and settle classes quickly
• Keep pupils on task throughout lessons
• Provide feedback to staff following cover sessions
• Uphold safeguarding at all times

Requirements

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, sports, etc.)
• Strong behaviour management and confidence in the classroom
• Ability to deliver prepared work effectively
• Resilient, flexible and reliable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• A degree or previous school experience is advantageous but not essential

What Simply Education Offers

• CPD including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management & Cover Supervisor training
• Access to the GPS portal
• Dedicated support from Josh, Branch Manager
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Strong partnerships with secondary schools across Hanley and Staffordshire
• Roles matched to your experience and availability

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay
• FREE CPD and ongoing development
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Temp‑to‑perm pathways
• Ongoing pastoral and professional support

Refer a Friend Scheme

• Supply Work: Friend completes 10 full days → You get £125 Amazon voucher | They get £75
• Permanent Roles: Friend completes a 12‑week term → You get £250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply

To apply for this Cover Supervisor position, please submit your CV via this advert.

For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:
Email:
Phone: 01270 917085
WhatsApp: 07506 705017

Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the last two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.