Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Stourbridge & Surrounding Areas)
Start Date: Immediate Starts
Location: Stourbridge, Dudley
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
Zest Education is recruiting motivated and confident Cover Supervisors to work within a variety of secondary schools across Stourbridge and the wider Dudley area.
This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or anyone with experience supporting young people—whether through coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or voluntary roles—who are keen to explore a future career in teaching.
We partner with several friendly and forward‑thinking schools in and around Stourbridge, many of which have an ongoing need for dependable Cover Supervisors. As a result, there are immediate positions available for individuals ready to make a positive impact in the classroom.
What You Will Do
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
* Deliver engaging, pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects
* Create and maintain a positive, focused learning environment
* Encourage student participation and ensure pupils stay on task
* Provide clear written feedback for the classroom teacher
* Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who have:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A genuine interest in supporting young people
* Good literacy and numeracy skills
* Confidence working across different subjects and year groups
* Classroom experience (desirable, not essential)
To be considered, you must have at least 20 days of experience working with children or young people within the last 5 years, or be a recent graduate.
We particularly encourage applicants from backgrounds such as:
* Recent university graduates
* Sports coaches
* Youth workers
* Dance/drama instructors
* Scouts or youth group leaders
These roles develop excellent transferable skills for classroom supervision.
Why Join Zest Education?
When you register with Zest Education, you’ll benefit from:
* A dedicated consultant who understands your preferences
* Placements in schools that match your skills and strengths
* Competitive rates of pay
* Access to ongoing professional development
Safeguarding
Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children.
All candidates must:
* Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply)
* Be registered on the DBS Update Service
* Provide references covering the last two years
* Pass all required safeguarding checks
Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and training.
This is a temporary supply role.
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