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Cover Supervisor

  • Posted: 25-09-2026
  • Category: Cover Supervisors
  • Location: Telford
  • Type: Full-time / Permanent
  • Salary: £110 - £130 per day
Smile Education are currently recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas.
Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a Teaching Assistant looking for your next opportunity, an aspiring teacher, or someone with experience working with young people, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in secondary schools.
We offer flexible opportunities to suit your availability, whether you're looking for full-time work, a few days each week, or occasional cover.
The RoleAs a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when teachers are absent, delivering pre-planned lessons while ensuring students remain engaged and focused. You'll play an important role in maintaining a positive learning environment and supporting schools with their day-to-day cover needs.
Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver pre-prepared lessons across a range of subjects.
  • Supervise classes and maintain a calm, productive learning environment.
  • Manage behaviour confidently and uphold school expectations.
  • Keep students engaged and on task throughout lessons.
  • Follow school policies and procedures at all times.
  • Adapt quickly to different schools, year groups and classroom settings.

What We're Looking For
  • Experience working with children or young people.
  • Confidence leading a classroom and managing behaviour.
  • Strong communication and organisational skills.
  • The ability to adapt across different subjects and year groups.
  • A reliable, flexible and proactive approach.
  • A genuine passion for supporting young people's education.
    Why Work With Smile Education? Smile Education has a strong reputation for supporting education professionals across Shropshire. We provide flexible Cover Supervisor opportunities across Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas, helping you find work that fits around your schedule.
You'll also benefit from the support of a dedicated consultant, access to CPD and training opportunities, and the chance to build experience across a variety of secondary school settings.
Safeguarding
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete the necessary compliance and safeguarding checks, including DBS, Barred List, Prohibited List and qualification checks where applicable.
If you're a confident, reliable and adaptable individual looking for flexible Cover Supervisor work in Shrewsbury and the surrounding areas, we'd love to hear from you.





We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.

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