Teach in the classroom, without the planning or marking.
If you enjoy working with young people and want a hands-on school role without the full teaching workload, this could be just the thing.
We’re working with secondary schools across Telford and are looking for confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to step in when teachers are absent and keep learning on track.
This is a flexible, classroom-based role that suits anyone thinking about a future in teaching, returning to education, or wanting valuable school experience without the pressure of lesson planning or marking.
The role
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll lead lessons using pre-prepared work, maintain a calm and focused classroom, and help pupils stay engaged throughout the day. Everything is set up for you, you bring the confidence, consistency, and good judgement to guide the class.
What you’ll be doing
• Supervising lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting pupils, including those with additional needs
• Delivering ready-made lesson plans clearly and confidently
What we’re looking for
• Right to work in the UK, passport or BRP with share code
• Overseas Police Check if you’ve lived abroad
• Experience working with young people, this could be in schools, youth work, coaching, or similar settings
• Clear communication and a confident classroom presence
• A calm, professional approach
Nice to have, but not essential
• Training or qualifications in education or child development
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• A dedicated local consultant who knows the schools
• Opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Telford
• Clear routes into long-term roles and progression
All lessons and resources are provided, so you can focus on supporting pupils and making a real difference in the classroom. Reliable travel around Telford is essential.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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