At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise secondary classes, ensuring students stay focused and complete their work.
- Company: Aspire People, a trusted partner for schools in Birmingham.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, diverse opportunities, and the chance to make a difference.
- Other info: Opportunities for daily supply, short-term cover, and longer-term assignments.
- Why this job: Gain valuable experience in education while working with enthusiastic secondary students.
- Qualifications: Experience managing classrooms and strong behaviour management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30600 - 37400 £ per year.
Read on to fully understand what this job requires in terms of skills and experience. If you are a good match, make an application.
Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor who can confidently manage a secondary classroom? Aspire People is looking to expand its network of reliable and confident Cover Supervisors across East Birmingham, particularly around Small Heath, Bordesley Green, Sparkhill, Yardley and surrounding areas.
We're keen to hear from individuals who enjoy working with secondary-aged pupils, have strong behaviour management skills and can quickly establish positive classroom routines. Whether you're looking for regular supply work, occasional days around other commitments or a longer-term position, we'd be interested in discussing your availability.
WHAT DOES THE ROLE INVOLVE?
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary school classes during teacher absences, ensuring pupils remain focused and complete the work provided. Your responsibilities may include:
- Supervising lessons across KS3 and KS4 using pre-prepared materials.
- Establishing clear expectations and managing classroom behaviour.
- Maintaining a calm, purposeful learning environment.
- Supporting pupils with instructions and assigned activities.
- Following school behaviour and safeguarding procedures.
- Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
You will not normally be expected to plan lessons or undertake the full responsibilities of a qualified teacher.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are particularly interested in candidates with previous experience supervising secondary school classrooms. Strong behaviour management is essential. You should be confident dealing with low-level disruption, maintaining professional boundaries and applying school behaviour policies consistently. Experience working in busy secondary school environments would be particularly valuable.
We also welcome applications from experienced Teaching Assistants, graduates and youth workers who have relevant experience with secondary-aged pupils and the confidence to supervise a full class. You should be reliable, adaptable and comfortable working across different subjects and year groups. QTS is not required.
WHAT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE?
We are building our candidate pool for future daily supply, short-term cover, regular weekly bookings and longer-term Cover Supervisor assignments across East Birmingham. These are prospective opportunities rather than a confirmed vacancy at a specific school.
WHY REGISTER WITH ASPIRE PEOPLE?
Aspire People works with secondary schools throughout Birmingham and Solihull, supporting their temporary staffing requirements. We can discuss potential assignments based on your availability, preferred locations and previous classroom experience.
Cover Supervisor | East Birmingham | Secondary Schools employer: Aspire People Limited Careers
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