Cover Supervisor
Staff for Education · Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
Cover Supervisor at Staff for Education, based in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Sutton-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 4 days ago
- Closes
- 17 Nov 2026
- Sector
- Cover Supervisor
Reference https://www.staffforeducation.com/job/cover-supervisor-96/
About the role
Staff for Education is currently recruiting for a full-time, long-term Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming and supportive Secondary School in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, graduate or aspiring teacher looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, ensure students remain engaged with their learning, and maintain a positive and productive classroom environment.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Supervising classes across a range of subjects using lesson plans provided by teaching staff.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies.
• Ensuring students remain on task and complete the work set.
• Providing guidance and support where appropriate, without the expectation of planning or marking lessons.
• Reporting back to teaching staff on student progress, behaviour and lesson outcomes.
• Supporting the wider school community and contributing to a positive learning environment.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has experience working with secondary-aged students in an educational or youth setting.
• Is confident managing groups of students in a classroom environment.
• Has excellent communication and behaviour management skills.
• Is adaptable, organised and able to think on their feet.
• Is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their potential.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or is willing to apply for one.
• A degree or previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential.
• We welcome applications from graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, youth workers, sports coaches and others with transferable skills.
Why choose Staff for Education?
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Weekly pay directly via PAYE
• The opportunity to gain invaluable classroom experience.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
• Access to additional long-term and permanent opportunities.
• A straightforward registration process and continued career support.
This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference while developing your experience within secondary education. Whether you’re looking to take the next step towards teacher training or establish yourself within a school setting, we’d love to hear from you.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you! To find out more about this opportunity, please apply online with your up to date CV. Alternatively you can contact our team on [phone removed] or send your CV to [email removed]
Pay rate: The advertised rate is a guide and may vary depending on scale and experience, qualifications and the specific requirements of the role.
Skills Required
Cover Supervisor
Qualifications Required
N/A
Rate of Pay
£95.00 – £115.00 per day
Job ID – DL/CS
Reference: https://www.staffforeducation.com/job/cover-supervisor-96/ · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 17 Nov 2026 · Listed via Staff for Education
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