Cover Supervisor

Axcis Education Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated education recruitment agency is looking for a Cover Supervisor in Manchester to support secondary schools by delivering lessons and providing 1:1 interventions. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience and a degree or proven classroom experience. This is a full-time, temporary role with competitive pay. Comprehensive training and a supportive environment are offered, focusing on emotional wellbeing and effective teaching approaches.

Benefits

Discounts on high-street brands

Excellent training opportunities

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working in secondary schools.
• Proven ability to deliver full lessons confidently.
• Experience with children and SEN considerations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and support student learning.
• Lead small group interventions.
• Ensure a safe learning environment.

Skills

Confidence in delivering lessons

Calm and patient approach

Building relationships

Education

Degree in a relevant subject or proven experience

Job description

Overview

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Secondary Schools – Bury & Greater Manchester
Type: Full-Time
Pay: Subject to experience and qualifications

About the Role Axcis Education is expanding its dedicated and confident pool of candidates, to deliver cover lessons in Secondary Schools. This would be a great opportunity for candidates that want to gain real hands on experience to support future roles in teaching. This role would suit candidates with a degree in a subject area, or proven experience in the classroom. You’ll play a vital role in supporting the curriculum by delivering classes, delivering 1:1 intervention or group work.

Responsibilities

• Delivering lessons
• Leading or supporting small group interventions focused on core subjects
• Ensuring a safe and calm learning environment
• Remove barriers to learning
• Applying reasonable adjustments to support SEND learners
• Using de-escalation techniques and consistently applying the schools reward and behaviour policy
• Encouraging positive peer interactions and building social communication skills
• Promoting emotional regulation and resilience through consistency and structured routines

About Our Partner Schools

Our schools are mainstream settings that create supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environments that prioritise emotional wellbeing alongside academic success. They value:

• Emotionally safe classrooms
• Whole-child approaches to teaching and learning
• Strong partnerships with families and external agencies
• Provide clear policies and procedures for promoting positive behaviours
• A focus on positive relationships and child-led learning
• A broad range of pastoral and enrichment activities

We’re Looking for Candidates Who

• Have 2+ years’ experience working in secondary schools
• Are confident delivering full lessons to students
• Demonstrate a calm, patient and compassionate approach
• Can build strong, trusting relationships with children, staff and families

Why Work with Axcis?

• Discounts on high-street brands through our PAYE partner
• Excellent training opportunities for all Teaching Assistants, including CPD training sessions on Autism Awareness, Team Teach, Behaviour Management and Non-verbal Communication
• Our consultants, many of whom are ex-teachers or SEND experienced, offer sector knowledge
• A dedicated professional consultant as your point of contact for support and development
• Refer-a-friend scheme and competitive pay rates

If you are interested, please click on the apply button and contact Aaron Royle on 0161 529 9200 l Ext: 5015.

If you are not interested but know someone who might be, we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise. Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria. The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines. If the position involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions. You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role. Salary / Pay Rate will be dependent on your skills and experience.
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Contact: Aaron Royle

Telephone: [phone] l Ext: 5015