Cover Supervisor

Vida Education; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is looking for passionate individuals as Cover Supervisors in Barrow-in-Furness. The role involves supervising secondary pupils, delivering pre-set lessons, and managing classroom behavior. Candidates must have a degree qualification and a passion for supporting students' growth. Full training is provided. This position offers flexible working options and competitive pay rates.

Benefits

Access to free CPD accredited training courses

Competitive salary based on experience

Support from experienced consultants

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with young people and supporting their learning.
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils in the absence of their teacher.
• Deliver pre-set lessons across various subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour according to school policies.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm and organised personality

Previous experience working with children

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Start Date: October 2025

Do you enjoy working with young people and supporting their learning and development? Have you been involved in volunteering or working with children? Are you considering a career in teaching and want classroom-based experience before studying for a PGCE? Vida Education is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Cover Supervisors. Working in secondary schools across Barrow-in-Furness and surrounding areas, we offer day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover supervisor work, with flexibility to suit your availability.

What is a Cover Supervisor?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary pupils (aged 11-16) in the absence of their regular teacher, delivering pre-set lessons across various subjects. You will manage classroom behaviour, ensuring students remain focused in a safe and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work that has been pre-set by the class teacher and respond to any questions asked during the lesson.
• Manage the behaviour of pupils following the school behaviour policies.
• Report back any issues you encounter during the day.

What makes a successful Cover Supervisor?

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable attitude.
• A calm and organised personality and confidence to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential; we offer full training).
• A desire to work in education and support students' growth.

Training

We provide free Cover Supervisor training. Since 2015, we have offered high-quality Cover Supervisor training, with many team members progressing to successful teaching careers. Our training includes:

• How to confidently manage behaviour in a classroom.
• How to deliver a successful lesson and deal with any issues that might arise.
• Emphasis on safeguarding, covering safeguarding of pupils and yourself as a cover supervisor.
• Much, much more...

You will need to

• Have UK Right to Work status.
• Hold a degree qualification or equivalent.
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS.

Benefits of working with Vida Education

• We are an experienced team and specialise in placing secondary teachers, primary teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin, and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who provide a quality service.
• Access to free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

About Vida Education

Vida Education is an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency. All applicants will undergo checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, qualifications, and right to work status. Further information will be provided upon application. Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business, providing temporary or permanent job-seeking services.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!

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