Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Manchester (Full-Time, September Start)

Location: Manchester (South and Central locations available)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time, term-time
Pay: £89–£100 per day (depending on experience)

Teaching Personnel are seeking to appoint confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of our partner secondary schools in the Manchester area from September. This role is ideal for recent graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced support staff looking to gain further classroom experience.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining consistency in learning when teaching staff are absent. You will supervise pre-set lessons and ensure pupils remain on task and engaged throughout the school day.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise lessons across various subjects and year groups in the absence of the class teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with the school’s policies

• Distribute and collect lesson materials, and provide feedback to teaching staff

• Establish positive relationships with students and support a safe, purposeful learning environment

Essential Criteria:

• Experience working with young people in an educational, mentoring, coaching or youth work capacity

• A professional and resilient attitude, with the ability to remain calm under pressure

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong organisational skills and the ability to follow instructions and routines

• Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience

Desirable:

• Interest in progressing into teacher training or educational leadership

• Experience working in secondary school settings

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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