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Cover Supervisor

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Stoke-on-Trent

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

Simply Education is recruiting confident, adaptable and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of welcoming and diverse secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent. We offer daily supply, short‑term cover, and long‑term placements, depending on your availability and career goals.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with young people who can confidently supervise classrooms and deliver pre‑prepared lessons across a range of subjects.

Location & School Information

  • Secondary schools throughout Stoke-on-Trent
  • Supportive and experienced staff teams
  • Mix of low‑level disruption schools and more challenging behaviour settings
  • Working with mixed KS3-KS4 year groups
  • Roles available due to staff absences, internal promotions and increased school demand
  • Schools vary in size, culture and Ofsted rating

Start Date & Contract Details

  • Immediate start dates available
  • April and September opportunities also available
  • Daily supply, short‑term and long‑term roles
  • Temp‑to‑perm routes available for strong performers
  • Full‑time and part‑time patterns considered

Hours & Working Pattern

  • Monday to Friday
  • Typical hours: 8:15am-3:30pm
  • Flexible / part‑time options available

Salary & Pay

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

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver pre‑planned lessons to secondary classes
  • Maintain behaviour and classroom routines
  • Keep pupils on task and support learning where appropriate
  • Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects
  • Settle classes quickly and manage transitions
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff after cover sessions
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times

Requirements

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

What Simply Education Offers

  • CPD including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management & Cover Supervisor training
  • Access to the GPS portal
  • Personal support from Josh, Branch Manager
  • Strong partnerships with secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent
  • Roles matched to your schedule, strengths and experience

Benefits

  • Competitive daily pay
  • FREE ongoing CPD
  • Flexible working tailored around your lifestyle
  • Long‑term and temp‑to‑perm opportunities
  • Strong pastoral and professional support

Refer a Friend Scheme

  • Supply Work: Friend completes 10 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 recent professional references, and complete a safeguarding‑compliant application.