Unqualified Cover Supervisor

West Bromwich
3 weeks ago
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Unqualified Cover Supervisor role:
Are you excited by the idea of supporting young people to achieve their best?
Do you have the right energy, communication and attitude to thrive in a secondary school environment, even if you’ve never worked in one before?

Smile Education are recruiting on behalf of Shireland Biomedical Academy for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join their school community in support roles within the classroom. This opportunity is ideal for applicants who are curious about education as a future career or who simply want to make a positive difference to young people.
No previous school experience is required. Full training is provided. However, if you do have experience supporting young people—in schools, youth work, coaching, mentoring or similar—you are strongly encouraged to apply, as this can support accelerated progression and development.
These roles may also lead to long-term opportunities and placements for the right candidates.

About Shireland Biomedical Academy As part of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, the school’s ethos centres on:
✔ Ambition – ensuring all students achieve and succeed
✔ Innovation – embracing technology and evidence-informed practices
✔ Collaboration – fostering teamwork and shared success
✔ Respect & Compassion – valuing individuals and building positive relationships
For those new to education, the school provides guidance, mentoring and structured development so that you can grow with confidence.

What the Role Involves Depending on your strengths and interests, you may support in:
• Classroom-based support alongside teaching staff
• Small group or 1:1 academic support
• Encouraging pupil engagement and confidence
• Assisting in removing barriers to learning
• Contributing to a positive and respectful learning environment
• Accessing training and learning how the curriculum operates in practice
This role offers a strong foundation for those considering future pathways such as teaching, SEN support or pastoral roles.

Who We’re Looking For Applications are encouraged from a wide range of backgrounds — especially those who have never worked in a school before. Skills gained from customer service, hospitality, youth work, childcare, coaching, retail or community roles can all transfer well.

Ideal applicants will demonstrate:
• A genuine interest in supporting young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliability, enthusiasm and a positive approach to challenges
• A willingness to learn and accept feedback
• The ability to build respectful relationships
• Alignment with the Trust’s values and culture
Relevant degrees or qualifications are welcome but not essential.

What the School Offers
• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• Mentoring and structured training
• Opportunities for long-term placements for successful candidates
• Professional development pathways
• Opportunities for future career progression (e.g. Teaching, SEN, Pastoral)
• The chance to make a meaningful difference

How to Apply To be considered for this role apply online and will be in touch, or please send your CV to Smile Education and if you wish a supporting statement outlining why you are interested in working with young people and what you feel you could bring to the school, you can contact Stella for more details at: (url removed) or call: (phone number removed).
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We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications

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