Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor / Stoke-on-Trent / ASAP Start Available / Flexible Opportunities Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people in their learning? Thinking about a career in teaching…

Pay rate £95 – £100/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 4 September 2026

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Cover Supervisor / Stoke-on-Trent / ASAP Start Available / Flexible Opportunities

Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people in their learning?

Thinking about a career in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before taking the next step?

Or perhaps you're a university student seeking flexible work that fits around your studies?

Academics, a leading education recruitment agency based in Stoke-on-Trent, is working in partnership with a large network of secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire to recruit enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors for September starts.

Whether you're looking for a full-time role or flexible, part-time supply work that fits around your schedule, we support schools with a variety of opportunities to suit your needs.

Cover Supervisor - Role Information:

Supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher.
Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects.
Maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behaviour effectively.
Keep students engaged and focused throughout the lesson.
Provide a brief handover to teaching staff at the end of each lesson.Cover Supervisor - Applicant Requirements:

A confident and professional classroom presence.
The ability to manage behaviour effectively and build positive relationships with students.
A minimum of two months' UK-based experience working with young people (e.g. in schools, coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring or similar settings).
A reliable, adaptable and professional approach.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.Why Join Academics?

Competitive daily rates: £95-£100 (dependent on experience and client rate).
Flexible work to suit your availability.
Opportunities for long-term or permanent roles.
Progression routes into teaching (PGCE, SCITT & more).
Access to a wide network of local secondary schools across Staffordshire and Cheshire.
Friendly, honest support from our Stoke-on-Trent based team.
24/7 contact & easy-to-use online timesheets.If you're passionate about working with young people and are looking to take the next step in your education career, we'd love to hear from you! Click 'Apply Now' to submit your most up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy

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