Trainee Secondary School Cover Supervisor

Are you a recent graduate or someone looking for a career change into the rewarding world of education? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as a Trainee Secondary School Cover Supervisor in Burton upon Trent!

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in the classroom, ensuring lessons run smoothly in the absence of the regular teacher. You’ll be responsible for:

• Delivering pre-set lesson plans and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Supporting students to stay on task and engaged in their work.
• Managing classroom behavior in line with school policies.

This is a perfect stepping stone for anyone considering a career in teaching or education.

• Comprehensive internal training – no prior experience necessary.
• Ongoing professional development.
• A supportive and inclusive school environment.
• A competitive daily rate of £84 - £90.
• Working in Secondary school across Burton upon Trent
• Full and part time
• Immediate starts available 

• Passion for working with young people and inspiring learning.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Resilience, confidence, and adaptability.
• Minimum qualifications: Degree level or equivalent 

To be considered for the role of Secondary Cover Supervisor you will:

• Have previous experience working in a secondary school setting, ideally as a cover supervisor, teaching assistant, or similar role.
• Be confident managing classrooms and engaging with students aged 11–16.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be flexible, reliable, and adaptable to different school environments.
• Ability to obtain suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK (ABC Teachers do not offer sponsorship)

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Have previous experience working in a secondary school setting, ideally as a cover supervisor, teaching assistant, or similar role.

ABC Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

ABC Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

ABC Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Rebekah Wayne on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

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