supply
Cover supervisor
location
Stoke on Trent
contract type
Full-time
contract terms
Short-term/day-to-day supply, Long-term
salary
£90 to £110 per day
REF
62soaf66
Apply by
01 January 2026
Job start
02 Dec 2025
Job end
13 Jan 2026
Are you looking for Cover Supervisor jobs in Stoke-on-Trent? ABC Teachers is recruiting dedicated, confident, and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in the Stoke-on-Trent area.
About the role
As a Cover Supervisor with ABC Teachers, you will:
- Supervise classes across a range of subjects in the absence of the regular teacher
- Deliver pre-prepared lessons and ensure students remain engaged and on task
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively
- Support students’ learning and contribute to a positive school environment
- Work flexibly across different secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent
This role offers regular, reliable work in supportive schools—ideal for candidates looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing teacher training.
About the school
ABC Teachers works with a wide network of welcoming and high-achieving secondary schools across Stoke-on-Trent. These schools are known for their:
- Supportive senior leadership teams
- Strong behaviour policies that help create calm and focused classrooms
- Commitment to professional development for new and aspiring educators
- Inclusive and diverse learning communities
- Modern facilities and well-resourced departments
Whether you prefer working in large city-based academies or smaller community-focused schools, we can match you with settings that suit your strengths, experience, and career goals.
Requirements
To be considered for the role of Cover supervisor you will:
- Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth groups, tutoring, etc.)
- Strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Confidence leading groups of secondary-aged students
- A passion for education and a positive, professional attitude
- Eligibility to work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:
- Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth groups, tutoring, etc.)
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 Justine Matthews on 01543 410 500 or email [email protected].
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