Behaviour Cover Supervisors needed in the Wirral Area

TeacherActive; Wirral; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to work in Wirral, offering day rates of £110–£150 per day. The role focuses on maintaining engagement and continuity of learning during teacher absence in a specialist provision.

The school emphasises small class sizes, pastoral support, and a nurturing environment, with duties spanning lesson delivery, behaviour management, and pupil motivation throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Experience leading lessons in a school or similar setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Confidence working with pupils who may present challenging behaviour.
• A professional, calm, and adaptable approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and productive learning environment.
• Apply strong behaviour management strategies consistently.
• Support pupils to engage with learning and complete set work.
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Lesson delivery

Behaviour management

Communication

Confidence with challenging behaviour

Professional, calm, adaptable

Job description

Cover Supervisor Wirral
Location: Wirral
Pay: £110 £150 per day
Agency: TeacherActive

TeacherActive is seeking a confident and experienced Cover Supervisor to work in a specialist education setting on the Wirral. This role is ideal for someone with proven experience leading lessons and maintaining high standards of behaviour and engagement in the classroom.

You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of learning during teacher absence, supporting pupils to remain focused, motivated, and engaged throughout the school day.

About the School

The school is a specialist provision supporting pupils who benefit from a personalised and nurturing learning environment. It offers small class sizes, a strong pastoral focus, and a commitment to re-engaging young people with education through positive relationships and clear structure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Maintain a calm, safe, and productive learning environment
• Apply strong behaviour management strategies consistently
• Support pupils to engage with learning and complete set work
• Communicate effectively with staff regarding pupil progress and behaviour

Essential Requirements

• Experience leading lessons in a school or similar setting
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Confidence working with pupils who may present challenging behaviour
• A professional, calm, and adaptable approach

Desirable

• Experience working in alternative provision or with pupils with additional needs
• Relevant education or youth work qualifications

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.