Cover Supervisor – Birmingham Schools | September Start
Looking for flexible work in local Birmingham schools this September?
Schools Mutual Services is building a school-led, trust-backed supply bank for a growing partnership of academy trust schools across Birmingham. We're now recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support local secondary schools from September onwards.
Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor, a graduate considering a career in education, or someone with experience working with young people, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school experience while enjoying flexible work that fits around your lifestyle.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom when teachers are absent, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning.
You'll be responsible for:
- Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
- Managing classroom behaviour and maintaining a positive learning environment.
- Supporting students to complete work set by teaching staff.
- Encouraging participation, engagement and achievement.
- Building positive relationships with students and school staff.
- Providing feedback to teachers on lesson progress and student behaviour.
No lesson planning or marking is required.
Why Join Our Birmingham Supply Bank?
- Access to a network of local Birmingham schools through one registration.
- Flexible opportunities to suit your availability.
- Day-to-day, short-term, long-term and potential permanent roles.
- Competitive daily rates paid weekly through PAYE.
- Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability).
- Free safeguarding training and ongoing CPD opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support with direct school relationships.
- Wellbeing support, including 24/7 GP access and mental health counselling.
- Enhanced pension contributions.
- Referral bonuses for recommending teaching or support staff.
- Work closer to home with schools that value and support their supply staff.
What We're Looking For
We'd love to hear from candidates who have:
- Experience working with young people, either in schools, coaching, mentoring, youth work or similar settings.
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills.
- Confidence leading groups and working independently.
- A professional, adaptable and positive attitude.
- A genuine passion for supporting young people and education.
Safeguarding & Compliance
The safety and wellbeing of children is our highest priority.
All applicants must:
- Hold an Enhanced DBS Certificate on the Child Workforce, or be willing to obtain one through us.
- Provide suitable references and employment history checks.
- Complete all required compliance and safeguarding checks before placement.
- Undertake safeguarding training, provided free of charge where required.
Apply Today
Secure your place on Birmingham's newest school-led, trust-backed supply bank and gain access to a wide range of opportunities from September.
Apply now and start your journey with Schools Mutual Services this September.
INDBIRM
Pay: £105.00-£130.00 per day
Benefits:
Experience:
- Cover Supervisor : 1 year (preferred)
Location:
- Birmingham, West Midlands (preferred)
Work Location: In person
