Classroom Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking a full-time Cover Supervisor for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Manchester until July 2026. This position is ideal for recent graduates looking to gain experience before teacher training. You will cover all classes in a supportive environment with pre-planned work. A positive attitude and adaptability are essential. The role includes paid training opportunities and a commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Recent Graduate with a 2:2 or higher.
• Previous experience working in a UK school.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Cover classes in the absence of a Class Teacher.
• Willingness to adapt to all subjects.
• Support colleagues and management throughout the year.

Skills

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Classroom management

Education

2:2 degree or higher

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2026

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Cover Supervisor for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Manchester. This is a perfect role for a Graduate considering applying for teacher training to obtain paid experience in a school. You will be supported by colleagues and management through the year.

The school is a large mainstream Secondary School with a supportive cover team and teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. You don't need to have a particular subject specialism, but a willingness to step in to all lessons and a positive attitude are essential.

The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. You would be based purely in one school for the year, covering all subjects (work will be pre-planned) and there is a huge amount of flexibility and adaptability required.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location: Manchester
• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Type of work: Covering classes in absence of a Class Teacher
• Start date: January 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration: July 2026
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Full
• Minimum rate of pay: Not specified
• Hours: 8:15 am – 3.30 pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

PROSPECTOR TEACHING OFFER

• Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team

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