Cover Supervisor
Job description
Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools across Salford
Starting September 2026
Are you a confident, professional and reliable individual with excellent behaviour management skills? We are seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools across Salford from September 2026.
The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task while maintaining a positive learning environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise whole classes during teacher absence.
- Deliver pre-planned lessons and instructions.
- Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
- Ensure a safe, respectful and productive learning environment.
- Provide support and guidance to students where appropriate.
- Report on student engagement and behaviour following each lesson.
- Maintain a professional and positive presence at all times.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring or youth work setting.
- Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading groups.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Able to remain calm, professional and adaptable in a busy school environment.
- Reliable, punctual and well-organised.
- Passionate about supporting students to achieve their potential.
What We Offer
- Opportunities across a variety of secondary schools in Salford.
- Flexible working options.
- Competitive daily rates starting at £92 and increasing based on expereince.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Valuable classroom experience for those considering a career in education.
If you are professional, resilient and capable of managing student behaviour effectively, we would love to hear from you.
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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