Cover Supervisor – Secondary School – Solihull

A well-regarded secondary school in Solihull is seeking a confident, calm and professional Cover Supervisor to join its support team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, thrives in a structured environment and can maintain strong routines that protect learning time. The school has clear expectations, consistent behaviour systems and a purposeful learning culture. Cover is managed carefully, and you’ll be supported by an organised team where communication is clear and standards are high.

This role is ideal for someone considering a future in teaching, or an experienced cover professional who enjoys being a reliable presence in the classroom.

As Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-planned work during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain focused, behaviour is managed consistently and learning continues smoothly.

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4, following set work and lesson instructions
• Establishing a calm, purposeful classroom environment using the school’s routines
• Managing behaviour consistently and escalating concerns appropriately
• Supporting pupils to engage with tasks and maintain good work standards
• Liaising with teaching staff and pastoral teams to share relevant information
• Supporting whole-school systems such as detentions, duty or intervention sessions where required
• Contributing to safeguarding by acting promptly on any welfare concerns

This role requires confidence, strong communication and the ability to work calmly under pressure.

You will join a supportive cover and pastoral structure where staff work closely together to protect learning time and maintain high standards. The school values reliability and professionalism, and cover staff are treated as a key part of the wider learning team.

• Clear systems and daily communication that supports effective cover
• Strong behaviour routines that help classrooms remain calm and focused
• Support from senior staff when managing challenging situations
• Opportunities to build experience across subjects and year groups

This Solihull secondary school has a positive, well-organised culture with clear routines and high expectations. Pupils are encouraged to take pride in their work, and classrooms are calm and purposeful. Staff benefit from supportive leadership, practical systems and a collaborative working environment where consistency matters.

• Location: Solihull
• Start Date: ASAP / next term (or by agreement)
• Contract: Full-time, permanent (or as agreed)
• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Experience working with young people in a school, tutoring, youth work or similar setting
• The confidence to manage behaviour calmly and consistently
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner
• The ability to follow lesson plans and keep pupils engaged
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and professional boundaries (training provided as required)
• Cover supervisor experience is desirable but not essential for strong candidates with the right presence and attitude.

• A structured environment with clear routines and strong behaviour systems
• Supportive leadership and an organised cover structure
• Varied role building experience across subjects and year groups
• Ideal stepping stone for future teacher training
• Opportunity to make a real difference by protecting learning time every day

This is a great opportunity for a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor who wants to support pupils and staff in a well-run Solihull secondary school.