Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Shrewsbury & Surrounding Areas)
Start Date: ASAP
Location: Shrewsbury, Shropshire
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
About the Role
Zest Education is looking for enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across Shrewsbury and the wider Shropshire region. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or individuals with experience working with young people—whether through coaching, mentoring, or voluntary roles—who are interested in progressing towards a career in teaching.
We work with a range of welcoming and supportive schools in and around Shrewsbury, many of which have a consistent need for reliable Cover Supervisors. There are roles available immediately.
What You Will Do
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
* Deliver engaging, pre‑planned lessons across a variety of subjects
* Create a positive, focused learning environment for students
* Provide clear written feedback to the classroom teacher after each lesson
* Manage classroom behaviour effectively and uphold school expectations
What We’re Looking For
We welcome applicants who can demonstrate:
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* A genuine interest in supporting young people’s development
* Good levels of literacy and numeracy
* Confidence working across different subjects and age groups
* Experience in a classroom environment (desirable but not essential)
To be considered, you must have at least 20 days of experience working with children or young people within the last five years, or be a recent graduate.
We particularly welcome applicants from backgrounds such as:
* Recent university graduates
* Sports coaches
* Youth workers
* Dance/drama instructors
* Scouts or youth group leaders
These roles provide highly valuable transferable skills suited to classroom supervision.
Why Join Zest Education?
When you register with Zest Education, you will benefit from:
* A dedicated consultant who understands your preferences
* Placements in schools that match your skills
* Competitive rates of pay
* Access to training and 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 for one)
* Be registered on the DBS Update Service
* Provide references covering the last two years
* Pass all necessary safeguarding checks
Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and training.
This is a temporary supply role.
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