Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Eccles; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work

Experience across Salford schools

Consultant support

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Salford is recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the area. This role suits graduates or those exploring a future in education, with opportunities for flexible hours or a full-time commitment.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and ensure students complete tasks while maintaining professional standards. Training and ongoing consultant support are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people is desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a classroom
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A professional and reliable approach
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education
• A genuine interest in supporting secondary-aged students
• Degree educated applicants are encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management at all times
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set
• Uphold high standards of professionalism within the school environment
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Support the smooth running of the school day

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Experience with young people

Education

Degree educated

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools | Salford

Are you confident, professional, and passionate about supporting young people in education?

We are recruiting dedicated Cover Supervisors to work across a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Salford. Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work or a full-time role, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students' learning.

This role is particularly well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals considering a future career in education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management at all times
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set
• Uphold high standards of professionalism within the school environment
• Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
• Build positive relationships with students and staff
• Support the smooth running of the school day

What We're Looking For

• Experience working with young people is desirable
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a classroom
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A professional and reliable approach
• A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education
• A genuine interest in supporting secondary-aged students
• Degree educated applicants are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

• Flexible work to suit your availability or full-time opportunities
• Experience across a variety of secondary schools in Salford
• Competitive daily rates
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Excellent experience for those looking to progress into teaching, teacher training, or other education-based careers
• Opportunities to secure longer-term and permanent positions within schools

If you are looking to gain invaluable secondary school experience, develop your classroom management skills, and take the next step towards a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

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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