Cover Supervisor

Choice Teachers; Bolton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Regular agency placements

Job summary

Choice Teachers in Bolton is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support secondary schools with day-to-day, short-term and long-term placements. You will deliver pre-set work and help maintain a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher.

Ideal candidates are graduates, or individuals with experience working with young people, who have strong communication and organisational skills, plus a proactive, professional attitude and genuine interest in education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people or in education settings.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two professional references.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absences.
• Deliver lesson plans and resources provided by staff.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students to stay focused and on task.
• Report pupil progress and behaviour to teaching staff.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Communication skills

Organisation

Flexible/professional attitude

Interest in education

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools
Bolton
Flexible work available - day-to-day, short-term & long-term roles
Contract: Agency
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
School Type: Secondary

Choice Teachers are working closely with a number of secondary schools across Bolton to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

With over 20 years of servicing schools across Greater Manchester, Choice Teachers are a trusted, first-choice agency for many local schools — allowing us to offer consistent and regular work for our staff.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher. Your role will include:

• Supervising whole classes during teacher absences
• Delivering lesson plans and resources provided by teaching staff
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students to remain focused and on task
• Reporting back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour

What We're Looking For

• Confidence to lead a classroom and manage behaviour effectively
• Experience working with young people (school, youth work, coaching, care, etc.)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, proactive, and professional attitude
• A genuine interest in working within education

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply - £53.50)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references