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About The Role
A Cover Supervisor is needed for a secondary school in Wolverhampton, commencing September 2026. This long-term supply contract offers a weekly salary between £500 and £750, dependent on experience. The role involves supervising KS3 and KS4 classes during teacher absences, ensuring students stay on task with pre-set work. Responsibilities include managing classroom behaviour, fostering a calm and productive atmosphere, and offering support to pupils. Candidates should be confident, reliable, and capable of enforcing school policies. This position suits those with strong communication skills and an interest in education. The working pattern follows the school day, typically Monday to Friday. This temporary assignment provides consistent work within a supportive educational setting.
Cover Supervisor
Key Details
- Position: Cover Supervisor (KS3 & KS4)
- Location: Wolverhampton
- Start Date: September 2026
- Contract: Long-term supply
- Pay: £500 – £750 per week (dependent on assignment and experience)
The Role
A secondary school in Wolverhampton is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join the school from September 2026 on a long-term supply basis.
The successful candidate will supervise KS3 and KS4 classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged with the work that has been set. You will help maintain a calm, productive learning environment, manage classroom behaviour effectively, and provide support to students where appropriate, while ensuring school policies are followed at all times.
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This role is ideal for individuals with previous classroom experience, aspiring teachers, graduates considering a career in education, or experienced Cover Supervisors looking for a rewarding long-term opportunity within a supportive secondary school.
The Candidate
The Successful Candidate Will
- Have experience working with secondary-aged students (desirable)
- Be confident managing classrooms across KS3 and KS4
- Demonstrate strong behaviour management and communication skills
- Be adaptable, organised, and able to work across a variety of subject areas
- Have a positive, proactive, and professional approach
- Be committed to supporting students' learning and maintaining high standards within the classroom
The School
The school provides a welcoming and supportive environment where staff work collaboratively to ensure students receive a high-quality education. With supportive leadership, excellent behaviour policies, and ongoing professional development opportunities, the school offers an excellent environment for both experienced Cover Supervisors and those looking to gain valuable classroom experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Cover Supervisor seeking a long-term supply role in Wolverhampton starting September 2026, offering £500–£750 per week (dependent on assignment and experience) and the opportunity to work within a supportive and successful secondary school.
Due to the number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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The Education Network Offer
Our specialist team have a combined experience of over 25 years and have unrivalled reputation within the education market, taking great pride in the extremely high service levels that we provide to both our schools and our candidates. Our service is honest and efficient and, in addition to our recruitment solution, we offer the opportunity for additional training and development for our candidates. You will also receive personalised career support from the team.
- The opportunity to work in friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere where every child matters.
- Highly supportive, committed and hard working Consultants who will endeavor to find assignments suited to your needs.
- An opportunity to extend your professional development as well as excellent rates of pay.
The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments will be subject to our stringent vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references.
The Education Network is committed to Safer Recruitment and recruits to Compliance+ standards. Any appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check in addition to other safeguarding checks. The Education Network is an equal opportunities employer. The Education Network is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Due to the expected high-volume of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted within 3 days.
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