Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Manchester – Full-Time – September 2025

Looking to gain classroom experience in a supportive secondary school setting?

We are working with a large and inclusive secondary school in central Manchester that is looking to appoint a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor from September.

This is an ideal role for recent graduates, aspiring teachers, or those with previous classroom or youth work experience. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain on task with their learning.

Key Responsibilities:

• Delivering pre-set work across a range of subjects

• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive learning environment

• Reporting back to teaching staff and senior leaders

• Supporting pupils with queries about tasks

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, youth work)

• Good communication and organisation skills

• The ability to manage classroom behaviour effectively

• A proactive and flexible attitude

What We Offer:

• £90 - £115 per day (depending on experience)

• Full-time work during term time

• Free training courses including behaviour management and safeguarding

• Excellent stepping stone into teacher training routes

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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