Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in south Manchester and Stockport, including areas from Denton to Altrincham. We have day to day, part time, full time and long term opportunities available.

This is a great role if you enjoy supporting young people, want flexible work, and have relevant experience working in education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across KS3 and KS4
• Keep students focused and on task
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies
• Support across a range of subjects (general cover)

No planning. No marking. Full support from school staff.

What We’re Looking For

• Recent graduates OR individuals with relevant experience
• Experience working with young people (coaching, mentoring, youth work, tutoring etc)
• Confident, adaptable and able to lead a classroom
• Interested in education or future teacher training

Job Details

Location: Secondary schools across South Manchester
Start Date: Immediate starts and upcoming vacancies
Contract: Supply, full‑time, part‑time and long‑term roles
Pay: Competitive daily rate (experience dependent)

Schools offer excellent facilities, supportive teams, strong behaviour policies, and easy access via public transport—with on‑site parking also available in most locations.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Competitive daily rates
• PAYE (no umbrella fees)
• Access to free CPD: behaviour management, safeguarding & more
• Opportunities to progress into long‑term roles or teacher training pathways

How to Apply

Click Apply Now and upload your CV or email your CV directly to grace.parry@teachingpersonnel.com with a short statement about why you’re suitable for the role of cover supervisor.

Applications are welcomed from:

✔ Graduates with school based experience
✔ Experienced cover Supervisors
✔ Youth workers / sports coaches / mentors
✔ Anyone with strong behaviour‑management skills in a classroom environment

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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