At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes, manage behaviour, and deliver pre-planned lessons in a supportive school environment.
- Company: Join TeacherActive, a leading education recruitment agency with over 20 years of experience.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible work options, CPD courses, and a supportive team available 24/7.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a chance to work in a positive learning environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while developing your skills in a dynamic classroom setting.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Cover Supervisor or similar role, strong IT skills, and excellent classroom management.
Location: Shropshire
Start Date: November 2026
Salary: £110 - £210 per day
Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor with strong classroom and behaviour management skills? Do you have excellent IT skills and the confidence to use technology effectively in a secondary school classroom? Are you adaptable, reliable and able to confidently manage challenging behaviour while keeping students engaged with their learning?
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream Secondary School based in Shropshire. The school provides a supportive learning environment with a focus on maintaining high expectations, promoting positive behaviour and encouraging students to engage with their education.
The school is looking for an experienced Cover Supervisor for long-term placements, with flexible day-to-day work also available. The successful Cover Supervisor will supervise classes across the secondary age range, deliver pre-planned work, confidently manage classroom behaviour and use their strong IT skills to support lesson delivery and ensure students remain focused and engaged.
The successful Cover Supervisor will have:
- Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor or in a similar classroom-based role within a secondary school
- Proven experience managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining a positive learning environment
- Strong IT skills, including confidence using school systems, interactive whiteboards and digital learning resources
- Confidence delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects
- Excellent classroom management, communication and organisational skills
- A flexible, reliable and proactive approach, with the ability to manage challenging situations confidently
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
- CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
- Market leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this Cover Supervisor position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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