Cover Supervisor

CER Education; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable education agency in Knowsley is seeking an engaging Cover Supervisor starting January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver lessons to students aged 11-16 while maintaining effective classroom management. Essential qualifications include experience with group management and proven behaviour management skills. This role offers competitive daily pay rates ranging from £100 to £130, weekly payouts, and additional benefits such as professional development opportunities and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Competitive rates

Professional development workshops

Referral bonus of £250

Sign-on bonus up to £300

Qualifications

• Experience of managing groups of 11-18 year olds.
• Proven behaviour management experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver secondary subjects to ages 11-16.
• Maintain strong classroom management.
• Promote student expectations in absence of teacher.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Group management

Behaviour management

Job description

I am working with a secondary school in the Knowlsey area that requires an engaging Cover Supervisor for a role starting in January 2026. The role is to work within a school setting in which work will be provided and you will use it to deliver the lesson. The daily rate for this role is from £100 - £130 per day.

The ideal Cover Supervisor will have an outgoing personality and will maintain a high standard of classroom management, in order to keep students on task. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working in a school environment.

Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor

• Deliver secondary subjects to ages 11-16;
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and cover teaching using available resources within the classroom;
• Promote and push the students to achieve the expectations set in the absence of the teacher.

To be considered for this position of Cover Supervisor you must have:

• Experience of group management of 11-18 year olds;
• Excellent and proven behaviour management experience;
• Shown commitment to learning and development of pupils;
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with staff and students.

Examples of previously suitable candidates:

• Sports Coaches - Football, Rugby, Cricket, Swimming
• Dance teachers
• Teaching assistants with cover supervisor experience
• Playgroup leaders
• After school co‑ordinators
• Community Sport Leaders
• Undergraduates, looking for school experience

As part of the CER supply team in Liverpool you will benefit from:-

• A dedicated experienced Consultant who will support you in finding the right roles, and listen to your needs
• Working for a reputable well established education agency in the heart of Liverpool city centre

• Plenty of variety and choice of work at every school level
• Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly via PAYE and a Guaranteed Pay Scheme
• Fully Compliant with AWR to make sure you receive the correct pay and working conditions
• Excellent opportunities for CPD including interactive workshops and webinars and SEND support
• Generous Recommend a Friend Referral Scheme - £250 for referring another teacher to CER Education!
• Generous Sign On Bonus of up to £300 - TERMS APPLY

If this role is of interest to you, and you would like to speak to one of our Team, please apply today and we will be in touch.