Cover Supervisor

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Tamworth? Look no further! Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors for a range of positions, including…

Pay rate £95 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 27 August 2026

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About this job

Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in Tamworth? Look no further! Prospero Teaching is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors for a range of positions, including long-term, short-term, and daily supply bookings across secondary schools in Tamworth and the surrounding areas.

Position: Cover Supervisor
Contract/Position Start Date: ASAP
Duration: Daily and Long-Term
Contract Type: Temporary
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Minimum Rate of Pay: Negotiable
Hours: 8:30am - 4:00pm, Monday to Friday (Term Time Only)

Key Responsibilities

Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment
Support students across a range of subjects and year groups
Ensure students remain on task and engaged with learning
Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student progress, engagement, and behaviour
Build positive relationships with students and staff
Support the wider school community when required

Experience, Training and Qualifications
Relevant qualifications and experience leading classes or supporting secondary-aged students in an educational setting
Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, HLTA, Teaching Assistant, Tutor, Learning Mentor, Sports Coach, or Youth Worker is highly desirable
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills are essential
Up-to-date Safeguarding training is required. If you have not completed Safeguarding training within the last 12 months, Prospero Teaching can provide this free of charge
To Be Eligible for Any Role with Prospero Teaching, You Must:

Hold the Right to Work in the UK
Possess an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the Update Service, or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional child-related references
To Apply

If you are an experienced HLTA, Cover Supervisor, or education professional looking for flexible work within secondary schools, please contact the Birmingham office on (phone number removed).

To be considered, please apply with your most up-to-date CV.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and pass all safeguarding and vetting checks before commencing work

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