We’re looking for a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant secondary school in Telford this January. This is a school that places its community at the heart of everything it does, a place where every student is supported to achieve their very best, no matter their starting point. With a mission to raise aspirations and inspire ambition, it offers a nurturing and inclusive environment where staff and students thrive together. You’ll play a key role in keeping learning on track by supervising lessons when teachers are absent, maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere, and ensuring that students stay focused and engaged. It’s a great opportunity for anyone with classroom experience or an interest in teaching to make a real difference — and to gain valuable school-based experience along the way. The role: Supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring set work is completed Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies Supporting students with their learning and encouraging participation Building positive relationships with pupils and staff across the school Contributing to the wider life of the school, including House and enrichment activities The school offers: A warm, community-minded culture where everyone is valued Clear routines and strong leadership support Opportunities for development and training A rich extra-curricular and pastoral programme that builds confidence and teamwork What we’re looking for: Experience working with young people (in education, youth work, or mentoring) A calm, professional approach and excellent communication skills Confidence in managing a classroom environment A passion for helping students succeed Why work with Protocol Education? Weekly pay through PAYE (no umbrella companies) Free access to our online CPD Academy Personalised support from a dedicated consultant Opportunities in mainstream, SEND, and alternative settings Straightforward, transparent registration If you’re ready to step into a role that’s rewarding, varied, and makes every day count, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch 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.