Cover Supervisor

New Directions Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

New Directions Group is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor for a full-time role at a Liverpool secondary school. You will oversee lessons during teacher absences, delivering pre-planned materials and maintaining pupil engagement to ensure continuity in learning.

The ideal candidate will have experience with young people, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage behaviour in a busy school setting. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confident managing groups of students and promoting positive behaviour.
• Able to remain calm and adaptable in a busy school environment.
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and ensure pupils remain focused on learning objectives.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions confidently.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide guidance and support to students as required during lessons.
• Report on student progress, behaviour, and engagement to teaching staff.
• Contribute positively to the wider school community.

Skills

Experience with children/young people

Communication skills

Group management

Job description

Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people’s education? A secondary school in Liverpool is looking for a committed Cover Supervisor to join their team. In this rewarding role, you will oversee lessons in the absence of teaching staff, helping to maintain continuity in learning while ensuring students remain engaged, focused, and motivated throughout the school day.

The school offers a supportive and collaborative environment where staff are encouraged to develop their skills and make a positive impact on students’ academic and personal development.

The Role

• Full-time Cover Supervisor position
• Leading pre-planned lessons across a range of subject areas
• Supporting student engagement and maintaining a productive learning environment
• Working as part of a supportive and experienced school team
• Opportunity to build valuable classroom experience within a secondary school setting
• Access to training and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and ensure pupils remain focused on learning objectives
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions confidently
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in line with school policies
• Provide guidance and support to students as required during lessons
• Report on student progress, behaviour, and engagement to teaching staff
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

The Ideal Candidate

• Has experience working with children or young people
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Is confident managing groups of students and promoting positive behaviour
• Can remain calm and adaptable in a busy school environment
• Shows enthusiasm for supporting student success and wellbeing
• Previous school-based experience is desirable but not essential