Cover Supervisor

Excell Supply; Congleton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to work across Cheshire East. This role involves supervising classes in Secondary Schools during teacher absences, ensuring engagement and behaviour are managed according to school policy. Applicants should have relevant qualifications and experience working with children. This position offers flexible hours and the potential for permanent roles. Join our team for excellent pay and ongoing professional support.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Support from professional mentors

Access to CPD opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of working with children, either in a classroom or youth group setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of the assigned teacher.
• Deliver set work and ensure pupil understanding.
• Manage students' behaviour according to school policies.

Skills

Friendly, positive attitude

Passion for education

Good communication skills

Reliability

Good organisational skills

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for Cover Supervisors (CS) to work within Secondary Schools across Cheshire East. We have immediate employment opportunities for day‑to‑day supply which can be full‑time or part‑time depending on how flexible you wish to be.

We also offer long‑term positions with the potential of developing into permanent roles.

Role Responsibilities

Your role will be to supervise classes across Key Stage 3 and 4, during the short‑term absence of the assigned teacher, taking the register, delivering set work, and ensuring pupil understanding of the tasks which have been set. You will also need to manage students’ behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy, ensuring that students are on task and managing any immediate problems according to school procedures.

What to expect from Excell Supply?

• Excellent rates of pay
• Work that you want – we listen to your needs
• Recommend a Friend Scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• A designated Account Manager who has strong working relationships with schools in your area
• Opportunity for permanent positions
• Support and advice from our professional mentors including lesson observations
• Access to a full calendar of CPD opportunities in the form of our Twilight Training Programme and other courses delivered during the school holidays

Applicant Qualifications

• Relevant qualification
• Experience of working with children, either in the classroom or a youth group setting

Key Applicant Qualities

• Friendly, positive, and pro‑active attitude
• Passion for education
• Ability to use initiative
• Reliability
• Adaptability
• Team player
• Good organisational skills
• Good communication skills

About Excell Supply

Excell Supply is a leading educational recruitment specialist working with over 425 schools across North Wales, Cheshire, Powys, Shropshire, Warrington and Wirral, for the last 10 years. We are proud of our outstanding reputation for providing the best possible service to our schools.

Application Process

If you are interested in this role, click “join today” to forward an up‑to‑date copy of your CV, or call us on (phone number removed). All applicants will be subject to thorough employment checks and must have an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service certificate in place. Candidates without an Enhanced DBS will have to apply for a new one. If you believe you have the skills required for this role, please apply now. If you haven’t heard from us within two weeks of the vacancy closing date you should assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Excell Supply is a Recruitment Agency and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients. All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, or eligible to apply for a relevant work visa.