Cover Supervisor

Looking to gain classroom experience, explore a future in teaching, or get back into education?

We're working closely with a number of welcoming secondary schools across Telford and Shrewsbury who are on the lookout for confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors. You'll be helping keep learning on track when teachers are away, ensuring pupils stay engaged and the school day runs smoothly.

This is a fantastic opportunity to build hands-on experience in the classroom without the added pressure of lesson planning or marking.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom using pre-prepared lesson resources provided by the school. Your role is all about creating a positive learning environment where students can stay focused and continue making progress.

You'll be:

• Leading lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4 using ready-made lesson plans
• Encouraging positive behaviour and following the school's behaviour policies
• Supporting pupils with their learning, including those with additional needs
• Keeping lessons running smoothly and ensuring students stay on task
• Building confidence and relationships across a variety of subjects and year groups

What We're Looking For

You'll need:

• The right to work in the UK (passport or valid BRP/share code)
• An Overseas Police Check if you've lived abroad
• Experience working with young people, whether that's in schools, sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, or similar settings
• Strong communication skills and confidence leading a room
• A calm, professional approach and the ability to think on your feet

Nice to Have, But Not Essential

• Qualifications or training in education, childcare, youth work, or a related field

Why Join Protocol Education?

When you join Protocol Education, you'll get more than just access to great schools.

• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies and no hidden surprises
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Ongoing support from a dedicated local consultant who knows the schools and the area
• Opportunities across a range of secondary schools throughout Telford and Shrewsbury
• Clear routes into long-term positions, teacher training, and career progression

With lesson plans ready to go and support available every step of the way, you can focus on what matters most, building classroom confidence and making a positive difference to young people.

A driving licence and access to transport would be beneficial, as work may be available across multiple schools in the local area.

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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