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Cover Supervisor

  1. Cover Supervisor
  2. Blackpool
Date posted : 09/09/26
  1. Full Time
£93 - 110 per day

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Blackpool
Job Type: Flexible, Day-to-Day Supply
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Cover Supervisors Wanted - Blackpool Secondary Schools

Are you looking for a rewarding role within education? Do you have experience working with young people and the confidence to manage a classroom setting?

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across the Blackpool area on a day-to-day supply basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, youth workers, sports coaches, or experienced education professionals looking for flexible work within local schools.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-planned work, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students remain engaged with their learning throughout the lesson.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Supervising whole classes in the absence of the class teacher.
  • Delivering pre-set lesson plans and ensuring work is completed.
  • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
  • Providing support and guidance to students where required.
  • Maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Liaising with teaching staff and reporting back on lesson outcomes.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Previous experience working with secondary-aged students.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • The confidence to lead a classroom independently.
  • A professional, adaptable and proactive approach.
  • The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Essential Requirements:

  • Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring or support capacity.
  • Availability to work on a flexible, day-to-day basis.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
  • Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

  • Flexible working to fit around your schedule.
  • Opportunities to work in a variety of secondary schools across Blackpool.
  • Competitive daily rates of pay.
  • Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant.
  • Valuable experience for those considering a career in teaching.

Whether you're seeking regular supply work or looking to gain further classroom experience, we'd love to hear from you.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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