Cover Supervisor

Forever Teaching LTD; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A flexible education staffing agency is recruiting Cover Supervisors for secondary schools in Greater Manchester. This role involves supervising classes, delivering pre-planned lessons, and ensuring a productive learning environment. Ideal candidates should have experience working with young people and strong classroom management skills. Offering flexible work to accommodate your schedule, this opportunity provides ongoing support and potential long-term placements for the right individuals.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

Ongoing support from the recruitment team

Opportunities in various schools

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in various contexts (schools, tutoring, coaching).
• Ability to lead a classroom and manage behaviour effectively.
• Professional demeanor and adaptability to different school environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure learning objectives are met.
• Manage classroom behaviour in alignment with school policies.
• Engage students and maintain a positive learning atmosphere.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Experience with young people

Job description

Overview

Forever Teaching is recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Greater Manchester on a day-to-day, flexible basis. This is a great opportunity if you're looking for variety, work that fits around other commitments, or a pathway into education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step in on behalf of the class teacher to lead pre-planned lessons, keep pupils on task, and maintain a calm, productive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher
• Deliver pre-planned work set by teaching staff and ensure learning objectives are followed
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's policies
• Engage and motivate pupils, maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere
• Take registers and follow school safeguarding and health & safety procedures
• Provide feedback to the school at the end of the day (progress, behaviour, completed work)
• Support with general classroom routines and expectations

The Ideal Candidate

• Experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.) is desirable
• Confident leading a classroom and managing behaviour appropriately
• Calm, professional, and adaptable to different schools and year groupsStrong communication skills and the ability to follow school policiesA positive attitude and commitment to safeguarding

  What Forever Teaching Offers

  • Flexible work to fit your schedule
  • Opportunities across a variety of Greater Manchester secondary schools
  • Ongoing support from the Forever Teaching team
  • Potential for long-term placements for the right candidates

  How to Apply

  Apply via CV-Library with your up-to-date CV. Suitable candidates will be contacted to discuss availability and local opportunities.