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Cover Supervisor
location
Birmingham
contract type
Full-time
contract terms
Long-term
salary
£410 to £425 per week
REF
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Apply by
13 April 2026
Job start
ASAP
Job end
Ongoing
ABC Teachers are seeking a skilled and dedicated Cover Supervisor to work within an SEN school in Birmingham, part of the Think Differently Education Trust (who we are proud to be working with as a Managed Service Partner)
About the role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will:
- Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task.
- Deliver pre-set lesson plans and manage classroom behaviour effectively.
- Support pupils in their learning and maintain a positive classroom environment.
- Work across a variety of subjects, gaining valuable classroom management experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with strong communication and organisational skills who are looking to develop a career in education.
About the school
You will be working across various SEN schools in Birmingham,
- Providing high-quality education and strong pastoral care.
- Maintaining inclusive and engaging classrooms where every pupil can thrive.
- Supporting staff with excellent leadership teams and clear behaviour policies.
- Offering professional growth opportunities for those looking to develop a career in education.
Whether you’re placed in a large, modern academy or a smaller community-focused school, you’ll be joining teams that value dedication, adaptability, and positive role models in the classroom.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Cover Supervisor you will:
- Have previous experience working with children and young people with a range of special educational needs, such as learning difficulties, autism, and sensory needs.
- Suitable qualifications such as Youth Work, Health and Social Care or Supporting Teaching and Learning in Schools are desired but not essential.
- Have strong communications skills with the ability to quickly build rapport with students.
- Able to obtain suitable references and a DBS check.
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- At least two years of experience supporting students with special educational needs.
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.
About ABC Teachers
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.
What ABC Teachers offer
As a valued employee of ABC Teachers, you will receive:
- 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.
How to apply
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 Olivia Tarry on 01543 410 500 or email [email protected].
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