Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Staffordshire

£90-£130 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time / Part-time | Immediate & Ongoing Roles Available

Simply Education is recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Staffordshire. We are offering opportunities for daily supply, short‑term cover and long‑term roles depending on your availability.

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

Location & School Information

• Secondary schools across Staffordshire
• Supportive staff teams and cover managers
• A mixture of behavioural and low‑level disruption schools
• Ofsted ratings vary across partner schools
• Positive school ethos with clear behaviour policies
• Mixed KS3-KS4 classes
• Roles available due to staff absence, internal progression and increased demand

Start Date & Contract Details

• Immediate, April and September starts available
• Daily supply, short‑term and long‑term cover
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunities for strong candidates
• Full‑time and part‑time options considered
• Contract lengths vary by school requirements

Hours & Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Typically 8:15am-3:30pm
• Flexible working possible for part‑time candidates

Salary & Pay

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

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons to classes in the absence of the teacher
• Maintain behaviour standards and follow school policies
• Support students with learning where appropriate
• Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects
• Manage transitions, settle classes, and keep pupils on task
• Provide feedback to relevant staff following lessons
• Uphold safeguarding and follow policies at all times

Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, etc.)
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Confidence delivering prepared lessons
• Flexible, resilient and reliable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Relevant degree or school experience ideal, but not essential

What Simply Education Offers

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

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay
• FREE CPD and training opportunities
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Temp‑to‑perm opportunities
• Ongoing pastoral and professional support
• Refer a Friend - Supply Work: When your friend completes 10 full supply days, you receive a £125 Amazon voucher and your friend receives £75
• Refer a Friend - Permanent Roles: When your friend completes a full 12‑week term, you receive a £250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply

To apply for this Teaching Assistant 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 past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.