Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Chorley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD training and development

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to support daily school operations in Chorley. You will supervise classes in the absence of teaching staff, deliver pre-set work, manage behaviour and report outcomes to relevant staff.

This role requires clear communication and strong organisational skills in a busy school environment. We offer weekly PAYE pay, access to a dedicated recruitment consultant, CPD development opportunities and a collaborative, supportive team that values

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS check (Update Service) is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Confident managing groups in a professional setting.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make independent decisions.
• Organised, flexible and dependable.
• Experience with young people is desirable but not essential.
• Demonstrates responsibility and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups and ensure work or activities are carried out as planned.
• Provide instruction based on pre-prepared materials or guidance.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and productive environment.
• Manage behaviour and address issues appropriately.
• Report outcomes, progress, or concerns to the relevant team members.
• Support general operational or administrative tasks where required.

Skills

DBS check (Enhanced on Update Service)

Communication skills

Classroom management

Organisational skills

Reliability

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Chorley

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary

Rate of Pay: From £14.25 per hour

Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

We are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to support the smooth day-to-day running of schools by supervising classes in the absence of teaching staff. The successful candidate will oversee groups of students, deliver pre-set work, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure learning activities are completed effectively in a positive and professional environment. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to build positive relationships with students and staff, and the confidence to manage classrooms across a range of subjects.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise groups and ensure work or activities are carried out as planned
• Provide instruction based on pre-prepared materials or guidance
• Maintain a safe, organised, and productive environment
• Manage behaviour and address any issues appropriately
• Report outcomes, progress, or concerns to the relevant team members
• Support general operational or administrative tasks where required

About the school:

• The school promotes strong academic achievement alongside personal, spiritual and moral development.
• Offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities and focuses on developing well-rounded young people
• Emphasises Catholic values, community service, respect, tolerance and social responsibility
• Dedicated staff team committed to high standards of teaching, learning and pastoral care.
• Welcoming and collaborative environment where professional development, wellbeing and continuous improvement are valued

We are seeking someone who:

• Holds an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident managing groups in a professional setting
• Can stay calm under pressure and make decisions independently
• Is organised, flexible, and dependable
• Has experience working with young people or groups (desirable but not essential)
• Demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism

What We Offer

• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Access to a dedicated recruitment consultant
• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing CPD training and development opportunities
• A role that offers variety and valuable experience