Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Education Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Uttoxeter, Stone, Stafford, Cannock Hays Education has worked with schools across Staffordshire for more than 30 years and is…

Pay rate £100 – £125/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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100-125 PER DAY

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Education
Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Uttoxeter, Stone, Stafford, Cannock

Hays Education has worked with schools across Staffordshire for more than 30 years and is a trusted recruitment partner to hundreds of schools, academies and trusts throughout the region.
Led by Mark Wright, our experienced education recruitment team has built long-standing relationships with schools across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, helping support pupils through the placement of high-quality education professionals. We are committed to fair rates of pay, excellent service levels and ethical recruitment as a GCA-compliant provider.
We are recruiting Cover Supervisors to support:

Middle Schools
Secondary Schools
Alternative Provisions
SEMH Settings
Special Educational Needs (SEN) SchoolsWe welcome applications from graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Cover Supervisors and individuals with transferable skills gained through working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop behaviour management skills and explore a future career within education.
This role is ideal for:

Graduates in any subject area
Maths, English, Science, Humanities, PE and MFL graduates
Education Studies graduates
Psychology graduates
Criminology graduates
Sociology graduates
Sports Science graduates
Health & Social Care graduates
Social Work graduates
Individuals considering a PGCE or teacher training programme
Aspiring Teachers
ECTs awaiting permanent opportunities
Existing Cover Supervisors
Unqualified Teachers
Sports Coaches
Youth Workers
Learning Mentors
Behaviour Mentors
Teaching Assistants
SEN Teaching Assistants
Classroom Support Workers
Pastoral Support Staff
Family Support Workers
Children's Residential Care Workers
Residential Support Workers
Support Workers working with young adults
Alternative Provision staff
Tutors
Nursery Practitioners
Early Years Educators
University students and recent graduates
Armed Forces leavers with leadership or mentoring experience
Professionals with experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adultsWhat you'll need

Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Confidence leading groups and managing behaviour
Adaptable and professional approach
A genuine interest in education and supporting pupil development
An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain oneWhat you'll get

Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities
Competitive rates of pay
Weekly pay
Access to free training and professional development
Valuable classroom experience across a range of schools
Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant
Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based roles
Clear pathways into teacher training and education careersApply nowMark WrightBusiness Director | Hays Education📞 (phone number removed)📧
Whether you're a graduate exploring a future in teaching, a support worker looking to transfer your skills into education, or an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible work, we'd love to hear from you. Hays Education supports schools across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent with opportunities in teaching, SEN support, classroom support, leadership and school support services.

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