Cover Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE pay system

Guaranteed pay scheme

CPD opportunities

Pension contributions

Networking events

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision For Education Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join a welcoming secondary school in Bolton. The role is full-time with a start date ASAP, supporting lessons in the absence of a teacher and delivering pre-set plans.

You will help students stay on task, manage behaviour, and provide clear handover notes to staff. The position offers progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as Cover Supervisor in secondary schools.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour and maintain a calm learning environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead classes in the absence of the teacher and deliver pre-set lesson plans.
• Support students with their work and provide handover information to teaching staff.
• Maintain a positive and inclusive learning environment and complete registers.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Support learning

Education

DBS check

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 Supervisor to join a welcoming and inclusive secondary school in Bolton on a full-time cover starting September 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)

• 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

As a cover supervisor and part of our team, you benefit from:

• 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.

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