Cover Supervisor

AMA Admin; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible days

APSCo Compliance+

Supportive consultant

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join a secondary school in Bury, Greater Manchester. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared lessons, and support pupils to stay engaged and behave in line with school expectations.

This role is ideal for someone with experience with young people, offering consistency and positive relationships in a busy school. Benefits include competitive daily pay, flexible days, and APSCo Compliance+ onboarding, with ongoing support from Milk Education.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in a school or education setting.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and maintain high expectations.
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher,
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and keep students focused.
• Manage behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Support pupils with their learning and maintain a positive environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Literacy and numeracy

Job description

Cover Supervisor- Secondary School- Bury

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a Teaching Assistant to join a Secondary School in Manchester on a day-to-day, short-term or long-term basis

You'll be joining an inclusive and well-established secondary school environment in Bury, focused on high expectations, pupil wellbeing and a positive school community.

This is a great opportunity for a new or experienced Cover Supervisor to become a familiar face in a school where staffing, culture and community go hand in hand.

You’ll be joining a supportive environment where consistency, strong classroom relationships and positive behaviour are central to maintaining an effective learning environment. It's a good fit for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants the variety that secondary education can offer.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supervising classes during the absence of the usual classroom teacher
• Delivering pre-prepared lessons and ensuring pupils remain focused on their work
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school expectations
• Supporting pupils with their learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment

Requirements or Skills:

• Previous experience working with young people in a school, college, youth or education setting
• Confident classroom management and communication skills
• Strong literacy and numeracy skills
• Able to follow lesson plans and work independently while maintaining high expectations

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.
• Culture-matched placements - we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.
• Priority Partnership school network - access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub - because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides - so you walk in ready on day one.
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited