Fancy teaching without the planning and marking?
We’re working with secondary schools across Telford and are looking for confident, adaptable Cover Supervisors to step in and keep learning moving.
If you enjoy working with young people, or you’re thinking about a future in teaching and want to build classroom experience first, this flexible role could be a great fit.
As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll cover lessons when teachers are absent, following pre-set plans and creating a calm, focused classroom. You’ll be there to keep things running smoothly, support pupils to stay on task, and build positive relationships across the school.
Everything is prepared in advance. You bring the confidence, consistency, and good judgement to guide the class through the day.
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, in schools, youth work, coaching or similar
• Clear communication and strong classroom presence
• A calm, professional approach
Bonus, but not essential
• Training or qualifications in education or child development
What you’ll get with Protocol Education
• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• Free access to our CPD Academy to build your skills
• A dedicated consultant who knows the local schools
• Opportunities across a range of Telford secondary settings
• Clear pathways into long-term roles and progression
All lessons and resources are ready, so you can focus on making a real difference in the classroom. Reliable travel around Telford is essential.
Sound like your kind of role? Apply today and let’s get you booked in.
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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