Cover Supervisor

Location: Liverpool
Contract: Flexible, Full‑time or Part‑time Options

Teaching Personnel are seeking confident, adaptable, and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across a variety of secondary schools in Liverpool. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone passionate about supporting young people and gaining valuable classroom experience in a secondary environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre‑planned lessons across KS3–KS5 in a wide range of subjects. You don’t need formal teaching qualifications—just confidence, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage a classroom effectively.

What Your Role Will Involve

• Delivering pre‑prepared lesson materials across different subjects and year groups (KS3–KS5)
• Supervising classes during planned and unplanned teacher absences
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Supporting students of all abilities, ensuring work is completed and progress is maintained
• Adapting your approach to meet differing learner needs
• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of each lesson

What Teaching Personnel Offer

• A dedicated Recruitment Consultant to support you throughout your onboarding, placement, and beyond
• Continuous, personalised support and regular check-ins
• Access to CPD courses to enhance your skills and career progression
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your schedule
• Competitive, weekly pay
• Opportunities across a network of excellent secondary schools in Liverpool

This Role Would Suit Someone Who Is:

• Confident, assertive, and comfortable leading a classroom
• Adaptable and quick to build rapport with students
• Interested in education, youth work, or teaching as a long‑term career
• Reliable, professional, and committed to supporting young learners
• Experienced in schools, youth settings, sports coaching, or similar environments (desired but not essential)

Requirements

• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Willingness to work across multiple subjects and year groups
• Ability to manage behaviour positively
• An enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply for one)

Apply Today!

If you're ready to take the next step or just want to discuss the role in more detail, get in touch. I’d be happy to support you through the process and help you find the perfect placement.

Contact Rachael Hughes at rachael.hughes@teachingpersonnel.com or call 0151 271 0225 and ask direct.

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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