Cover Supervisor
About this role
Cover Supervisor (School Support Staff)
Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing
Client: Lift Four Dwellings Secondary (Part of Lift Schools)
Location: Dwellings Lane, Birmingham, West Midlands, B32 1RJ
Position Type: Fixed-Term (until 31 August 2027) | Part-Time (32.5 Hours/Week, 8:15am – 3:15pm, 39 Weeks/Year – Term Time Only)
Salary: £20,514.26 – £21,865.88 per annum (Actual Salary) + Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) & Lift Schools Benefits
Key Dates: Closing Date: 9 October 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing is excited to partner with Lift Four Dwellings Secondary to recruit a dedicated, adaptable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor.
In this role, you will become a trusted adult within the school community, supervising lessons across various subjects during short-term teacher absences. You will deliver pre-prepared lesson plans, foster a productive learning environment, and assist with "super cover" provisions alongside co-staff when multiple classes require supervision. This position is ideal for aspiring teachers, education graduates, or experienced cover staff looking to gain substantial experience in an ambitious secondary school.
Key Responsibilities
Classroom & Super Cover Supervision: Supervise classes across subject areas using pre-prepared teaching materials; lead large-group "super cover" sessions alongside a secondary staff member when required.
Positive Behaviour & Engagement: Maintain a calm, safe, and ordered learning atmosphere, helping students stay focused, on-task, and motivated.
Inclusive SEND Support: Implement targets for Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) and Individual Education Plans (IEP) to support students with special educational needs.
Attendance & Reporting: Record class attendance accurately, escalate pastoral or safeguarding concerns, and provide lesson feedback to returning subject teachers.
Wider Academy Duties: Support wider school activities, including break/lunchtime supervision and enrichment opportunities.
What We Are Looking For
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
GCSE Mathematics and English (Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent).
Direct experience working with children and young people in an educational, youth, or support setting.
Core Skills & Qualities:
Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills with a calm, resilient approach under pressure.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build quick, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
Exceptional organizational capabilities and adaptability to handle shifting daily schedules.
About the School & Network
Lift Four Dwellings Secondary: Known as a "small school with a big heart," Lift Four Dwellings is led by Principal Claire Stoneman. The academy has undergone an exceptional transformation—achieving a Good Ofsted rating, securing its best GCSE results to date, and being recognized as the most improved school in South Birmingham for pupil progress in 2024. Its ethos centers on three core values: Respect, Resilience, and Responsibility.
Lift Schools Network: A national network of 62 primary, secondary, and special schools educating over 35,000 pupils across the UK. Joining Lift Schools offers continuous professional development, pension access, and trust-wide benefits.