We are supporting a successful and well-organised secondary school in North Birmingham that prides itself on high expectations, consistency, and creating a calm, purposeful learning environment. This school uses clear routines and visible leadership to ensure that every lesson is a learning opportunity — not a behaviour battle.
They are now seeking a Cover Supervisor who can step confidently into lessons across a range of subjects to maintain continuity of learning.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Supervising students during lessons where the usual teacher is absent
Delivering pre-set resources and instructions with clarity and confidence
Managing behaviour effectively using the school’s established systems
Promoting a focused, respectful learning environment
Reporting back on lesson engagement and student conduct
About the School:
Based in North Birmingham, with excellent transport links
A culture of calm corridors, punctual transitions, and well-behaved students
Structured lesson plans and centralised resources provided for cover staff
Strong staff culture — everyone from SLT to support staff is visible and involved
You Will Need:
Experience working with young people (youth work, tutoring, teaching assistant roles or similar)
Strong communication and classroom management skills
A confident, professional approach and ability to follow systems
A genuine interest in education and supporting student progress
What’s on Offer:
Full induction and support from a friendly, experienced cover manager
Opportunities to explore teacher training or permanent school roles
A chance to make a difference in a consistent, well-run environment
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services