Cover Supervisor

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is looking for a reliable Part-Time Cover Supervisor to manage classes in the absence of teachers at a secondary school in Chorley. The ideal candidate should be organised and confident, with strong communication skills. This temporary role offers flexible hours and is ideal for someone seeking a part-time position. Applications are due by November 14th.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment or with young people is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to follow lesson plans is important.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of teachers.
• Ensure students remain engaged and maintain good behaviour.

Skills

Organisational skills

Confidence

Group management

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Job Vacancy: Part-Time Cover Supervisor – Secondary School, Chorley

Contract: Fixed-Term Part-Time

Dates: 1st December 2025 – 6th February 2026

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Responsibilities

• supervise classes in the absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged and maintain good behaviour.
• You will supervise classes in the absence of teachers, ensuring students remain engaged and maintain good behaviour.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will be organised, confident, and able to manage groups of students effectively.
• Experience working in a school environment or with young people is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow lesson plans are important.
• This is a part-time position, perfect for someone looking for a temporary role with flexible hours.

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and proactive Part-Time Cover Supervisor to join our busy secondary school in Chorley.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining your suitability for the role by November 14th.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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