Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing agency is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Central Manchester to supervise classes during teachers' absences. The role entails ensuring students remain engaged, managing classroom behaviour, and providing feedback on student progress. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and previous experience with young people is desirable. This temporary position offers £90 to £105 per day depending on experience, with potential for permanent placement. Training and safeguarding checks provided.

Benefits

FREE child protection training

Assistance with DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people, preferably in a school setting.
• Ability to maintain discipline and manage classroom effectively.
• Adaptable and confident in supporting young learners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across various subjects.
• Ensure students complete assigned work and behave appropriately.
• Provide feedback on student progress to teachers.

Skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Ability to manage groups

Flexible and proactive approach

Education

Degree or relevant qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location – Central Manchester, M15

Pay – £90 - £105 per day depending on experience

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to become part of our agency with ample opportunities to work in our registered schools. This is an excellent prospect for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a key role in maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour across the school.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with their learning. You will not be required to plan lessons, but you will deliver pre-prepared work and manage classroom behaviour effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons across a range of subjects.
• Ensure students complete the work set and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school behaviour policy.
• Provide feedback to teachers on student progress and any issues that arise.
• Support the wider school community when required.

Requirements

• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage groups of students and maintain discipline.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Previous experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable).
• A degree or relevant qualification is advantageous but not essential.

If you are confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people, please attach your CV and we will be in contact if you are selected.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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