Flexible Cover Supervisor
Job description
Teaching Personnel are currently seeking a Flexible Cover Supervisor to join a vibrant and supportive secondary school in Wigan. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals passionate about education and looking for flexible working arrangements, with immediate start dates available as soon as registration is complete.
Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising students across a range of subjects in the case of teacher absences. No subject specialism is required – general cover across the curriculum will be expected. There may also be specific subject cover available. You will be delivering pre-prepared work, maintaining classroom discipline, and ensuring a positive learning environment.
Key Details:
- Location: WN1
- Start Date: Immediate (following registration)
- Contract Type: Flexible (Part-Time and Full-Time options available)
- School Type: Secondary (ages 11–16)
- Pay: £90 to £120 per day (dependent on experience)
Ideal Candidate:
- Confident in managing classroom behaviour
- Able to follow lesson plans and ensure learning continues in the teacher’s absence
- Reliable, adaptable, and enthusiastic
- Experience in a similar role is desirable, but not essential – suitable for graduates or those considering a career in teaching
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Flexible working to suit your schedule
- Supportive and welcoming school environment
- Ongoing professional development opportunities through our CPD Academy
- A wide range of schools across Wigan, Warrington and Greater Manchester
This role is a great opportunity for a student considering a role in education or an experienced teacher who is looking for a more flexible work schedule.
If you’re interested, please apply with your recent CV and a consultant will be in contact within 2 working days.
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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