Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel are seeking confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across Rochdale from September 2026. As a senior recruitment consultant working closely with local schools, I am currently supporting increased demand for cover staff, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain experience within education or secure consistent work in a school environment.

We are working with a variety of secondary schools across Rochdale, including academies and local authority settings, offering flexible day-to-day supply work, short-term bookings and longer-term placements. These roles are ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced school support staff looking to develop their classroom presence and progression opportunities within secondary education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring that pupils remain on task and that behaviour expectations are met. You will play an important role in maintaining continuity of learning and supporting a positive classroom environment across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

The role includes:

• Delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensuring pupils remain engaged and complete set work
• Providing support and guidance to students where required
• Reporting back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience working with young people or in a school setting
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Confidence leading a classroom independently
• A flexible, proactive and professional approach
• An enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply

Working with Teaching Personnel gives you access to a wide network of secondary schools and cover supervisor roles across Rochdale. You will benefit from flexible working to suit your availability, competitive daily rates, and the opportunity to progress into teacher training or long-term education roles. You will also receive ongoing support from a dedicated consultant and access to CPD opportunities to support your development.

This is a high-demand area within the education job market, particularly for Cover Supervisor roles, Secondary School Cover Staff and Graduates seeking experience in Rochdale schools. These positions are especially well suited to those considering a future in teaching or looking to build a long-term career in education.

To apply, submit your CV today or contact Teaching Personnel to discuss current Cover Supervisor vacancies and secondary school opportunities across Rochdale.