Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (Newbridge & Surrounding Areas)
Start Date: From March 2026
Location: Newbridge, Wolverhampton
Contract: Full-time / Part-time opportunities
Pay: Competitive and aligned with experience
About the Role
Zest Education is currently recruiting enthusiastic Cover Supervisors across Newbridge and the surrounding areas. Are you a graduate interested in beginning a rewarding career in education? Do you have experience coaching or volunteering with children and are now looking to take the next step towards teaching?
We work closely with a number of schools in and around Newbridge, many of which have a high demand for reliable Cover Supervisors with immediate opportunities available.
You will:
*Deliver engaging and interactive pre-planned lessons
*Foster a positive learning environment that motivates students
*Leave effective feedback for the classroom teacher
*Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a focused learning environment
What We’re Looking For
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills
*Passionate about the development of young people
*Strong level of Numeracy and Literacy skills
*Experience working in a classroom environment (not required but desired)
*To be considered for this role, you must have a minimum of 20 days’ experience working with children or young people, or be a recent university graduate. Because Cover Supervisor work is so varied, we welcome applicants from a wide range of backgrounds — including recent graduates, sports coaches, youth workers, dance teachers, playgroup leaders, and scout leaders.
Why Choose Zest Education?
At Zest Education, we pride ourselves on connecting passionate educators with fantastic schools across the Midlands. When you join us, you’ll receive:
*A dedicated consultant who understands your needs
*Opportunities in schools that match your skills and preferences
*Competitive rates of pay
*Access to ongoing professional development and support
Safeguarding
Zest Education are an APSCo-audited agency dedicated to safeguarding children.
All candidates must:
*Hold an enhanced DBS (or allow us to process one)
*Be registered with the DBS Update Service
*Provide references covering the last two years
*Successfully pass all required safeguarding checks
Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications.
Minimum requirements: Recent school-based experience (within the last 5 years in a UK curriculum school) and/or care-based experience within the last 5 years.
This role is for temporary supply work.
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