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Cover Supervisor

Protocol Education

We're working with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Telford and Shrewsbury that are looking for confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join them as soon as possible.

Whether you're considering a future career in teaching, looking to build your classroom experience, or simply enjoy working with young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a school setting while making a real difference to students' learning.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure students remain engaged and focused throughout the school day.

What you'll be doing:

  • Supervising pre-planned lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
  • Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students on task
  • Creating a positive and productive learning environment
  • Supporting schools with day-to-day and longer-term cover needs
  • Building positive relationships with students and staff

What the schools offer:

  • Supportive and approachable leadership teams
  • Friendly, welcoming staff and departments
  • Flexible and long-term opportunities available
  • Inclusive school communities with strong values
  • Valuable classroom experience and ongoing support

We're looking for someone who:

  • Has experience working with young people, either in schools or similar settings
  • Is confident, adaptable and able to think on their feet
  • Has strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Can remain calm and professional in a busy classroom environment
  • Is passionate about supporting young people to succeed

Why Protocol Education?

  • Weekly PAYE pay, with no umbrella companies
  • Free access to CPD and training opportunities
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
  • Flexible work to suit your availability
  • Opportunities across mainstream and SEND settings
  • Referral rewards for recommending friends

If you're ready to gain valuable classroom experience and become part of a supportive school community, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.

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