Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor to work at a well-regarded secondary school in Blackburn on a temporary basis starting September 2025. The role involves delivering lesson plans, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting students. Ideal candidates will have strong behaviour management skills and experience with young people. Competitive daily pay offered along with support from a dedicated consultant.

Benefits

Competitive daily pay

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence in leading a class.
• Prior experience working with young people is preferred.
• Commitment to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support students in completing tasks and encourage participation.

Skills

Classroom behaviour management

Flexibility and adaptability

Experience with young people

Job description

Cover Supervisor with Strong Behaviour Management – September Start

Are you confident in managing classroom behaviour and passionate about supporting students’ learning across a variety of subjects?

Teaching Personnel is seeking a reliable and proactive Cover Supervisor to work on a temporary basis at a well-regarded secondary school in the Blackburn area, starting September 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with classroom experience or those looking to gain further experience in a school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Provide support to students in completing tasks and encourage participation.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed at all times.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Have strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a class.
• Be flexible, adaptable, and able to respond calmly to challenges.
• Have prior experience working with young people (school or youth settings preferred).
• Be committed to promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive daily pay through Teaching Personnel.
• Full support from a dedicated consultant throughout your placement.
• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A chance to make a real impact in a vibrant and supportive school community.

This is a fantastic opportunity for those considering a future in teaching, or for experienced cover supervisors seeking a new challenge.

Apply now to secure your role for September!

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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.
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