Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Social and networking events

Pension contributions

CPD

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education Ltd is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor for a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. This is a full-time role with a September 2026 start, paying £500–£600 per week (PAYE) depending on experience and qualifications.

You will lead classes in the absence of the classroom teacher, deliver pre-set lesson plans, manage behaviour, and take registers. You will provide clear handover notes to teaching staff and have access to onsite parking and a dedicated consultant.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Cover Supervisor in a secondary school
• Confident in managing classrooms and maintaining a calm, focused learning environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to provide suitable references and have the Right to Work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS or willingness to apply for one

Responsibilities

• Lead classes in the absence of the teacher using pre-set lesson plans
• Deliver and support student learning while maintaining a positive environment
• Complete registers and provide clear handover information to staff

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Bolton

£500 - £600 per week (salary is dependent on experience and/or qualifications)

Start date: ASAP

The School and the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Cover Supervisorto join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Boltonon a full-time cover startingSeptember 2026.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for leading classes in the absence of the teacher, delivering pre-set lesson plans and maintaining a positive learning environment. You'll support students with their work, manage behaviour effectively, complete registers, and provide clear handover information to teaching staff.

You’ll be joining a dedicated and collaborative school, with access to good facilities, specialist resources, and free onsite parking.

Requirements (Please Apply Only If You Meet the Below)

To be considered for this Cover Supervisor role, you must:

• Have previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor in secondary schools
• Be confident managing classrooms and maintaining a calm, focused learning environment
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be committed to supporting young people's learning and development
• Be able to provide suitable references, hold (or be willing to apply for) an Enhanced DBS, and have the Right to Work in the UK

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.