Classroom Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Pathway into Teaching (Bolton Schools)

Location: Bolton
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: Competitive daily rates

Are you considering a future career in teaching? Do you want to gain hands-on experience in secondary classrooms before applying for teacher training? An exciting opportunity has arisen to work as a Cover Supervisor across our partner secondary schools in Bolton, providing the perfect stepping stone into a teaching career.

The Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise whole-class lessons in the absence of the teacher.

• Deliver pre-set work and ensure pupils remain on task.

• Support students with their learning and maintain a positive classroom environment.

• Gain valuable experience across a variety of subjects and year groups.

• Develop behaviour management and classroom leadership skills essential for teaching.

Why this role is perfect for aspiring teachers:

• First-hand classroom experience in local Bolton secondary schools.

• Training and development opportunities through our Teaching Personnel CPD Academy.

• The chance to observe and learn from qualified teachers.

• A clear progression route into formal teacher training programmes.

What we’re looking for:

• A confident, proactive individual with a genuine interest in education.

• Strong communication and organisation skills.

• Ability to engage and motivate young people.

• Degree-level education (or working towards one) is desirable but not essential.

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g. tutoring, youth work, sports coaching) is advantageous.

What Teaching Personnel offers:

• Flexible working arrangements to suit your availability.

• Competitive daily pay rates.

• Personal support from a dedicated consultant who works with Bolton schools.

• Opportunities to build your CV and progress towards teacher training.

If you are motivated to start your journey into teaching and want to make a difference in Bolton schools, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV today or contact our Bolton team on 01942 355 059 for more information.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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