Experienced Cover Supervisor

ABC Teachers are currently recruiting experienced Cover Supervisors in Telford to work across a range of welcoming secondary schools. This is an excellent opportunity for confident classroom professionals who are passionate about education and thrive in a fast-paced school environment.

About the role

As an Experienced Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set lesson plans, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning during teacher absences.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising whole classes during short- and long-term teacher absences
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students to stay focused and on task
• Providing feedback to teaching staff and senior leaders

About the school

You will be working in inclusive and well-managed secondary schools across Telford, known for their positive learning environments and strong behaviour policies. The schools value teamwork, consistency, and high standards, providing Cover Supervisors with clear lesson plans and support from senior leadership teams.

These schools have a strong focus on:

• Creating a safe and respectful learning environment
• Supporting staff through clear policies and consistent routines
• Encouraging student engagement and achievement

This makes them ideal settings for experienced Cover Supervisors who are confident, organised, and proactive.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Experienced Cover Supervisor you will:

• Have previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar school-based role
• Be confident managing classrooms in secondary schools
• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Hold an enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to apply)
• Be reliable, professional, and adaptable

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar school-based role

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About ABC Teachers

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What ABC Teachers offer

As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Pay (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.