Job Overview
Are you organised, confident, and enjoy supporting students in a classroom environment? We are looking for dedicated Cover Supervisors to join our team and help ensure lessons run smoothly when teachers are absent. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, supporting learning, and maintaining a positive and focused classroom environment.
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Coventry
Start Date: February 2026 (approx.)
Contract Type: Temporary / Maternity Cover
Working Pattern: Full-time
Interview Date: Interviews will be arranged once a suitable number of applications have been received.
About You
We are seeking responsible and proactive Cover Supervisors who can manage classrooms effectively and provide support to students across a range of subjects. You will play a key role in maintaining learning continuity, ensuring that students stay on task, and supporting their development while teachers are absent.
The ideal candidate will be confident, approachable, and able to follow lesson plans while adapting to the needs of the class. Strong communication and organisational skills are essential, as well as the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff. Experience or training in Trauma-Informed Practice would be a valuable advantage, helping you respond effectively to students who have experienced challenging circumstances.
The Right Candidate Will:
Be confident in managing students and maintaining a positive learning environment
Have experience working with children or young people in an educational setting
Be able to follow lesson plans and support learning across a range of subjects
Be organised, reliable, and able to adapt to the varying needs of students and teachers
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ideally have completed or be willing to complete training in Trauma-Informed Practice
About the Role
Cover Supervisors are essential to the smooth running of the school, providing consistent support and supervision when teachers are absent. You will ensure that lessons continue as planned, monitor student behaviour, and support learning in line with the school’s policies and expectations.
This role provides a great opportunity to gain experience across a wide range of subjects, work with students of all abilities, and be part of a supportive and professional team. Cover Supervisors help maintain a calm, safe, and structured environment, ensuring students continue to thrive in their learning.
About the School
The school is a forward-thinking and ambitious learning community with a strong commitment to inclusion, innovation, and student wellbeing. Staff and students are encouraged to be creative, resilient, and independent, with a focus on high expectations, academic achievement, and personal development.
The school places particular emphasis on supporting students who have experienced trauma or challenging circumstances, embedding a Trauma-Informed approach throughout its pastoral and teaching practices. Staff benefit from excellent facilities, strong professional development opportunities, and a culture of collaboration and mentorship.
We are looking for motivated, professional, and student-focused Cover Supervisors who are committed to maintaining learning continuity and helping students succeed. If you want to join a school where your contribution is valued and you can make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
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