Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting General Cover Supervisors to work across a range of partner secondary schools in Trafford and surrounding South Manchester areas, including Stretford, Urmston, Sale, Altrincham, and Chorlton.

Our partner schools regularly require reliable and confident cover supervisors to provide day‑to‑day cover across a variety of subjects. This role is ideal for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience, including recent graduates with teaching or classroom experience, aspiring teachers, or those with prior experience working with young people.

This position offers complete flexibility, allowing you to choose how many days a week you work, depending on your availability.

Benefits of being a Cover Supervisor with Teaching Personnel:

• Competitive daily pay rates, dependent on experience
• No planning or marking required
• Flexible work to suit your availability and lifestyle
• Opportunity to work across a network of supportive secondary schools
• Access to CPD and training opportunities, including classroom management support

About the Cover Supervisor Role:

• Supervising classes during teacher absence using pre‑set lesson plans
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students to stay on task and engaged
• Working across a range of subjects at KS3 and KS4
• Ensuring a positive and safe learning environment

Requirements:

• Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, coaching, tutoring, etc.)
• Confident classroom presence and strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to commute to schools across Trafford and South Manchester
• A degree is desirable but not essential
• Interest in education or a future teaching career is highly advantageous

Teaching Personnel’s Manchester Secondary team works with over 85% of secondary schools across Greater Manchester, allowing us to offer a wide range of flexible cover supervisor opportunities. The South Manchester branch specialises in matching candidates with schools that suit their skills, experience, and availability.

Whether you're seeking full‑time cover supervisor work or ad‑hoc days to fit around other commitments, apply today as demand for cover supervisors in Manchester remains high.

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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