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Cover Supervisor

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

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

Simply Education is recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to support a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme and the surrounding Staffordshire area. We offer daily supply, short‑term cover, and long‑term placements, depending on your experience and availability.

This role is perfect for individuals with experience working with young people who are confident managing classrooms and delivering pre‑planned lessons across multiple subjects.

Location & School Information

  • Secondary schools in Newcastle-under-Lyme and nearby areas
  • Supportive staff teams and established cover procedures
  • Mix of low‑level disruption and more challenging behaviour schools
  • KS3-KS4 mixed groups
  • Opportunities due to staff absence, internal progression and increased school demand
  • Partner schools vary in size, culture and Ofsted rating

Start Date & Contract Details

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

Hours & Working Pattern

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

Salary & Pay

  • £90-£130 per day
  • PAYE available
  • Pay dependent on experience and responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre‑prepared lessons to classes when teachers are absent
  • Maintain behaviour and classroom routines
  • Keep pupils on task and support learning when appropriate
  • Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects
  • Manage class transitions and settle groups efficiently
  • Provide feedback to relevant staff after lessons
  • Follow safeguarding procedures at all times

Requirements

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

What Simply Education Offers

  • CPD including Behaviour Management, Safeguarding & Cover Supervisor training
  • Access to the GPS portal
  • Dedicated support from Josh, Branch Manager
  • Strong partnerships with secondary schools across Newcastle-under-Lyme
  • Opportunities tailored to your schedule and experience

Benefits

  • Competitive daily pay
  • FREE CPD and training
  • Flexible working to support your lifestyle
  • Temp‑to‑perm opportunities
  • Continued 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, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full safeguarding‑compliant application.