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Cover Supervisor

  1. Cover Supervisor
  2. Greater Manchester
Date posted : 12/11/26
  1. Full Time
£100 - 110 per day

Job description

Are you confident leading groups of young people and looking to build a career in education?

A large and popular secondary school in North Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join its team. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced Teaching Assistants, sports coaches, youth workers or anyone with experience working with young people.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-prepared lessons during teacher absences, ensuring students remain engaged, on task and working in a positive learning environment. No planning or marking is required, making this an excellent stepping stone into teaching.

The role includes:

  • Supervising classes across a variety of subjects
  • Delivering pre-planned lesson materials
  • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school expectations
  • Encouraging participation and engagement
  • Supporting students to complete set work
  • Providing lesson feedback to teaching staff
  • Upholding safeguarding and behaviour policies

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have experience working with young people
  • Be confident managing groups of students
  • Possess strong communication and organisational skills
  • Be reliable, professional and adaptable
  • Have a positive and proactive attitude
  • Be interested in supporting learning and student development

This role is ideal for:

  • Graduates considering teacher training
  • Existing Cover Supervisors
  • Teaching Assistants ready for the next step
  • Sports Coaches
  • Youth Workers
  • Behaviour Mentors
  • Learning Support Staff

What the school offers:

  • Full-time, long-term opportunity
  • Competitive daily rates
  • A supportive and welcoming staff team
  • Excellent classroom experience
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Fantastic preparation for a future teaching career

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on young people's education, 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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