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Cover Supervisor

Recruitment agency
Advertised by Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd· Hiring school not disclosed· 📍 Telford
  • Fixed Term
  • £25,762
  • Posted 30 Jul 2026
  • Ref e3f0bda8
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This Cover Supervisor role is based in Telford. The position is fixed term and pays £25,762.

Job summary

Salary
£25,762
Location
Telford
Contract
Fixed Term
Employer type
Recruitment agency
Advertised by
Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd (recruitment agency)
Source
Adzuna feed
Job reference
5796947478

About the role

Cover Supervisor – Temporary Opportunity with Potential to Become Permanent TARA Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and well-regarded secondary school in Shropshire to recruit a Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is a temporary position initially, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor who enjoys working with young people and is looking to gain valuable experience within a secondary school setting. The school has a supportive leadership team, strong behaviour systems and a positive learning environment where staff are encouraged to develop and succeed. The role As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 during the short-term absence of teaching staff. Work will be set by the class teacher, and your role will be to ensure pupils remain engaged, follow instructions and complete the work provided. The successful Cover Supervisor will work across a variety of subjects, maintain a calm and purposeful classroom environment, and support the wider school team when required. This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants or anyone with experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting. Requirements To be considered for this Cover Supervisor position, you should have: * A minimum of GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above). * Experience working with children or young people, ideally in a school, coaching, mentoring or youth work environment. * Excellent communication and classroom management skills. * Confidence leading groups and following school behaviour policies. * A flexible and proactive approach to supporting learning. * An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to obtain one. What’s on offer? * Temporary position with the potential to become permanent. * Full-time hours during term time. * Supportive secondary school environment. * Ongoing guidance and support from TARA Recruitment. * A fantastic opportunity to build experience and progress within education. If you are a motivated Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity and would like to join a thriving secondary school with the possibility of securing a permanent role, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through TARA Recruitment to be considered

About Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd

The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.

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Posted
30/07/2026
Last checked
30/07/2026
Job reference
e3f0bda8
Advertised by
Tara Professional Recruitment Ltd
Original source
Adzuna feed · #5796947478
Expires
28/09/2026

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