Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; Leigh; Hybrid; GBP 20,295 - 24,907; Part time

Job summary

Connex Education, based in Leigh, is seeking a Cover Supervisor for secondary schools. This role involves covering classes in the absence of teachers, managing groups of 25-30 students, and ensuring continuity of learning. Applicants must have a degree or equivalent and prior experience with children.

The position offers pay of £110 – £135 per day depending on experience, with flexible start dates and working hours from 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Candidates must be reliable and able to adapt to a busy classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or above.
• Prior experience with children and/or vulnerable adults is essential.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in the absence of a teacher.
• Manage a classroom with 25-30 students effectively.
• Maintain engagement and learning continuity during short-term cover.

Skills

Group management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Engagement with students

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Degree or equivalent in any specialist subject

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Secondary Schools (KS3/KS4) Any Specialist Subject Welcome

Leigh

Pay is £110 – £135 per day – Experience dependent

Start Dates and Location Vary – Flexible to you!

Connex Education are a well established recruitment organisation who have been supporting schools across the Leigh region in their search for committed and outstanding employees.

We’re working with multiple schools across Leigh who are in need of confident and outgoing Cover Supervisors who can cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher. The successful person will have responsibility of between 25 – 30 students in a classroom environment and will be expected to bridge the gap until the staff member returns as best as possible on a short term basis.

Skills required to be a Cover Supervisor in Leigh;

• Must be aged 21 or above
• Hold a degree or equivalent in any specialist subject
• Good ability to effectively manage large groups of children
• Have some prior experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided)
• Be an engaging and confident individual
• Good communication skills
• Professional, reliable and punctual
• Be adaptable and able to cope well with a hectic day!
• Be available 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday through Friday for 3 or more days a week (term time only)

Successful candidates will be required to conduct an interview and complete a vetting process which includes an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, if you do not have one, you can get one through Connex Education.

If you’re able to support schools as a Cover Supervisor in the Leigh area this academic year, please apply or get in touch with our team to discuss this role more.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.