Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Stourbridge & Surrounding Areas) Start Date: Immediate Starts Location: Stourbridge, Dudley Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities Pay: Competitive, based on experience About the Role Zest Education is recruiting motivated and confident Cover Supervisors to work within a variety of secondary schools across Stourbridge and the wider Dudley area. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates or anyone with experience supporting young people—whether through coaching, tutoring, youth work, mentoring, or voluntary roles—who are keen to explore a future career in teaching. We partner with several friendly and forward‑thinking schools in and around Stourbridge, many of which have an ongoing need for dependable Cover Supervisors. As a result, there are immediate positions available for individuals ready to make a positive impact in the classroom. What You Will Do As a Cover Supervisor, you will: * Deliver engaging, pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects * Create and maintain a positive, focused learning environment * Encourage student participation and ensure pupils stay on task * Provide clear written feedback for the classroom teacher * Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies What We’re Looking For We welcome applicants who have: * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * A genuine interest in supporting young people * Good literacy and numeracy skills * Confidence working across different subjects and year groups * Classroom experience (desirable, not essential) To be considered, you must have at least 20 days of experience working with children or young people within the last 5 years, or be a recent graduate. We particularly encourage applicants from backgrounds such as: * Recent university graduates * Sports coaches * Youth workers * Dance/drama instructors * Scouts or youth group leaders These roles develop excellent transferable skills for classroom supervision. Why Join Zest Education? When you register with Zest Education, you’ll benefit from: * A dedicated consultant who understands your preferences * Placements in schools that match your skills and strengths * Competitive rates of pay * Access to ongoing professional development Safeguarding Zest Education is an APSCo‑audited agency committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must: * Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to apply) * Be registered on the DBS Update Service * Provide references covering the last two years * Pass all required safeguarding checks Salary is dependent on qualifications, experience, and training. This is a temporary supply role. Zest Education – small consultancy friendliness with big agency experience