Cover Supervisor

Are you confident, adaptable and passionate about working with young people?

A well-respected secondary school in Rochdale is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build classroom experience, start a career in education, or take the next step from a Teaching Assistant, Behaviour Mentor or Youth Work background.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll lead pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged, on task and working in a positive learning environment. You'll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning while supporting students to achieve their full potential.

This is a rewarding position within a supportive school that values strong relationships, high expectations and student success.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising classes during teacher absence
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson content
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively
• Encouraging positive participation and engagement
• Supporting students with their learning where required
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons
• Upholding school policies and safeguarding procedures

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with young people, either in schools or other settings
• Is confident leading groups of students
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Can build positive relationships quickly
• Is organised, reliable and adaptable
• Maintains a calm and professional approach

This role would suit:

• Graduates considering teacher training
• Existing Cover Supervisors
• Teaching Assistants looking to progress
• Sports Coaches
• Youth Workers
• Behaviour Mentors
• Learning Support Staff

What the school can offer:

• A welcoming and supportive staff team
• Excellent experience within a secondary school setting
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Competitive rates of pay
• Full-time, long-term opportunity
• The chance to make a meaningful impact on students' education and development

Whether you're an experienced Cover Supervisor or looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing a teaching career, we'd love to hear from you.