Early Careers Teacher (ECT)

Primary School Cover Supervisor (ECT) Full Time, Long Term

September 2026 Start Full Academic Year

Location: Birmingham
Job Type: Full Time, Long Term
Start Date: September 2026

Are you an experienced Primary Cover Supervisor or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience across all primary age groups?

We are working with a welcoming and supportive primary school seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis for the entire 2026/27 academic year.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cover Supervisor or a motivated ECT who is confident working across all primary year groups and is looking to further develop their classroom management and teaching skills within a supportive school environment.

The Role

As a Primary Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and create a positive learning environment.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Support learning and provide encouragement to pupils of varying abilities.
• Follow school policies and procedures at all times.
• Liaise effectively with teaching and support staff.
• Provide feedback to teachers on pupil progress and behaviour.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in a primary school setting.
• Has experience covering classes or leading groups of pupils.
• Is confident working across all primary year groups.
• Possesses excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Has strong communication and organisational abilities.
• Is reliable, adaptable and enthusiastic.
• Holds a relevant qualification or degree (desirable).
• Is seeking a full-time role for the entire academic year.

Suitable for:

• Experienced Primary Cover Supervisors
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
• Unqualified Teachers with relevant school-based experience
• Graduates with significant primary school experience

What the School Offers

• A supportive and welcoming leadership team.
• Friendly and well-behaved pupils.
• Opportunities to gain experience across all primary phases.
• Consistent full-time employment for the full academic year.
• A positive school environment committed to pupil achievement and staff development.

Requirements

• Experience working with primary-aged children.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Two professional references.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

If you are passionate about supporting children's learning and are looking for a rewarding full-time role from September 2026, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

The successful applicant will be subject to satisfactory references and enhanced DBS clearance in line with safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education . Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs.