Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools - Hanley, Staffordshire

£90-£130 per day (DOE)

To be considered for an interview, please make sure your application is full in line with the job specs as found below.
Full-time / Part-time | Immediate & Ongoing Roles

Simply Education is recruiting confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Hanley and the wider Stoke-on-Trent area. We can offer daily supply, short-term cover, and long-term roles, depending on your availability and preferences.

This role is ideal for individuals with experience working with young people who feel confident managing a classroom and delivering pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.

Location & School Information

• Secondary schools in Hanley, Staffordshire
• Supportive staff teams and established cover routines
• Mix of low-level disruption and more challenging behaviour schools
• Mixed KS3-KS4 groups
• Roles available due to staff absences, school growth and internal progression
• Schools vary in Ofsted rating, size and culture

Start Date & Contract Details

• Immediate starts available
• April and September roles also available
• Daily supply, short-term and long-term opportunities
• Temp-to-perm options for strong candidates
• Full-time and part-time working patterns considered

Hours & Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Typical school hours: 8:15am-3:30pm
• Part-time / flexible working also available

Salary & Pay

• £90-£130 per day
• PAYE available
• Pay reflects experience and responsibility levels

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to classes in the teacher's absence
• Maintain behaviour and follow school policies
• Support pupils with their learning where appropriate
• Supervise whole classes across a range of subjects
• Manage transitions and settle classes quickly
• Keep pupils on task throughout lessons
• Provide feedback to staff following cover sessions
• Uphold safeguarding at all times

Requirements

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work, sports, etc.)
• Strong behaviour management and confidence in the classroom
• Ability to deliver prepared work effectively
• Resilient, flexible and reliable approach
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• A degree or previous school experience is advantageous but not essential

What Simply Education Offers

• CPD including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management & Cover Supervisor training
• Access to the GPS portal
• Dedicated support from Josh, Branch Manager
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Strong partnerships with secondary schools across Hanley and Staffordshire
• Roles matched to your experience and availability

Benefits

• Competitive daily pay
• FREE CPD and ongoing development
• Flexible working to suit your lifestyle
• Temp-to-perm pathways
• Ongoing pastoral and professional support

Refer a Friend Scheme

• Supply Work: Friend completes 10 full days ? You get £125 Amazon voucher | They get £75
• Permanent Roles: Friend completes a 12-week term ? You get £250 Amazon voucher

How to Apply

To apply for this Cover Supervisor position, please submit your CV via this advert. xbpsjku

For more information, contact Josh at Simply Education:
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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 last two years, and complete a full application in line with safeguarding requirements.