Cover Supervisor


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£100 to £125 a day
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 4EU
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	7 Oct 2026
Closing date:	6 Nov 2026

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Summary

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Education

Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle Under Lyme, Uttoxeter, Stone, Stafford, Cannock

Hays Education has worked with schools across Staffordshire for more than 30 years and is a trusted recruitment partner to hundreds of schools, academies and trusts throughout the region.

Led by Mark Wright, our experienced education recruitment team has built long-standing relationships with schools across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, helping support pupils through the placement of high-quality education professionals. We are committed to fair rates of pay, excellent service levels and ethical recruitment as a GCA-compliant provider.

We are recruiting Cover Supervisors to support:

Middle Schools

Secondary Schools

Alternative Provisions

SEMH Settings

Special Educational Needs (SEN) Schools

We welcome applications from graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Cover Supervisors and individuals with transferable skills gained through working with children, young people or vulnerable adults.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience, develop behaviour management skills and explore a future career within education.

This role is ideal for:

Graduates in any subject area

Maths, English, Science, Humanities, PE and MFL graduates

Education Studies graduates

Psychology graduates

Criminology graduates

Sociology graduates

Sports Science graduates

Health & Social Care graduates

Social Work graduates

Individuals considering a PGCE or teacher training programme

Aspiring Teachers

ECTs awaiting permanent opportunities

Existing Cover Supervisors

Unqualified Teachers

Sports Coaches

Youth Workers

Learning Mentors

Behaviour Mentors

Teaching Assistants

SEN Teaching Assistants

Classroom Support Workers

Pastoral Support Staff

Family Support Workers

Children's Residential Care Workers

Residential Support Workers

Support Workers working with young adults

Alternative Provision staff

Tutors

Nursery Practitioners

Early Years Educators

University students and recent graduates

Armed Forces leavers with leadership or mentoring experience

Professionals with experience supporting children, young people or vulnerable adults

What you'll need

Experience working with children, young people or vulnerable adults

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Confidence leading groups and managing behaviour

Adaptable and professional approach

A genuine interest in education and supporting pupil development

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

What you'll get

Flexible day-to-day and long-term opportunities

Competitive rates of pay

Weekly pay

Access to free training and professional development

Valuable classroom experience across a range of schools

Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant

Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent school-based roles

Clear pathways into teacher training and education careers

Apply nowMark WrightBusiness Director | Hays Education 01782 958914

Whether you're a graduate exploring a future in teaching, a support worker looking to transfer your skills into education, or an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible work, we'd love to hear from you. Hays Education supports schools across Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent with opportunities in teaching, SEN support, classroom support, leadership and school support services.

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