Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Staffordshire
£90-£130 per day (depending on experience)
Full-time / Part-time | Immediate & Ongoing Roles Available
Simply Education is recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Staffordshire. We are offering opportunities for daily supply, short‑term cover and long‑term roles depending on your availability.
This role is ideal for those with experience working with young people who feel confident managing a classroom and delivering pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects.
Location & School Information
Secondary schools across Staffordshire
Supportive staff teams and cover managers
A mixture of behavioural and low‑level disruption schools
Ofsted ratings vary across partner schools
Positive school ethos with clear behaviour policies
Mixed KS3-KS4 classes
Roles available due to staff absence, internal progression and increased demand
Start Date & Contract Details
Immediate, April and September starts available
Daily supply, short‑term and long‑term cover
Temp‑to‑perm opportunities for strong candidates
Full‑time and part‑time options considered
Contract lengths vary by school requirements
Hours & Working Pattern
Monday to Friday
Typically 8:15am-3:30pm
Flexible working possible for part‑time candidates
Salary & Pay
£90-£130 per day
PAYE available
Pay dependent on experience and responsibility level
Key Responsibilities
Deliver pre‑planned lessons to classes in the absence of the teacher
Maintain behaviour standards and follow school policies
Support students with learning where appropriate
Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects
Manage transitions, settle classes, and keep pupils on task
Provide feedback to relevant staff following lessons
Uphold safeguarding and follow policies at all times
Requirements & Qualifications
Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, etc.)
Strong behaviour management skills
Confidence delivering prepared lessons
Flexible, resilient and reliable approach
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
Relevant degree or school experience ideal, but not essential
What Simply Education Offers
CPD including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management & Cover Supervisor training
Access to the GPS portal
Career development support
Strong partnerships with Staffordshire secondary schools
Dedicated support from Josh, Branch Manager
Opportunities matched to your availability and experience
Benefits
Competitive daily pay
FREE CPD and training opportunities
Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
Temp‑to‑perm opportunities
Ongoing pastoral and professional support
Refer a Friend - Supply Work: When your friend completes 10 full supply days, you receive a £125 Amazon voucher and your friend receives £75
Refer a Friend - Permanent Roles: When your friend completes a full 12‑week term, you receive a £250 Amazon voucher
How to Apply
To apply for this Teaching Assistant position, please submit your CV via this advert.
For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:
Email:
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Please note: All applicants must hold or be willing to obtain an enhanced DBS check, provide two professional references from the past two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements