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Cover Supervisor

Date posted : 02/09/20
£1.3k - 1.4k per month

Job description

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Are you a recent graduate or confident individual looking to pursue a career in the education sector?

Are you looking to make some money following your university studies as well as support a possible future PGCE application?

Do you have any relevant experience in supporting young people?

A secondary school in the central Manchester area is looking for a Cover Supervisor to work on a full time basis covering lessons. This role requires an individual/graduate who is confident and has any previous experience or working with young people or students, in a secondary school, primary school or youth work setting. The successful graduate will be motivated and able to converse, liaise and engage with people of all ages including pupils aged 11 – 16 and fellow colleagues and teachers.

Highlights of the cover supervisor role:

  • Get paid for delivering pre-set work in a secondary schools
  • Immediate available role to support and cover in this secondary school in the central Manchester area
  • Pay range will be between GBP1300 - GBP1400 per month (depending on previous experience working in a secondary school)
  • Gain valuable experience working in a secondary school setting covering lessons as an unqualified teacher
  • Ideal role for a prospective future teacher

The role of a cover supervisor is to deliver pre-set work in the absence of the classroom teacher. The role commands a certain level of flexibility as you may be delivering and supervising classes varying in size, ability and age. The successful cover supervisor could be covering a range of subjects giving you amazing experience for a future as a teacher.

This school is located very centrally, a short walk away from the central train stations. It is on the Metrolink tram line making it very easy to access for those who live nearby in the central/South Manchester area.

  • Secondary school situated in the central Manchester area near to Droylsden, Ardwick, Newton Heath
  • Work alongside professional teachers, gaining unparalleled experience of working within a school

This role will suit any recent graduates or those with prior experience of engaging with young adults aged 11 – 16. Graduates who are confident in their approach and have a professional manner would be ideal. If you are looking to pursue a future role in teaching, then apply now with your latest CV.

This role would also certainly suit a more experienced cover supervisor – someone who has previously fulfilled the role in a secondary school or someone who is passionate about working within a secondary school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see teachingpersonnel.com/faqs 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 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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