Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Manchester; On-site; GBP 16,605 - 23,985; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly PAYE pay

Free CPD training

Dedicated consultant

Access to long‑term placements

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking flexible Cover Supervisors to work across South Manchester secondary schools, including areas such as Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, and surrounding locales. The role involves delivering pre-planned lessons, managing behaviour, and supporting learning in diverse settings.

This temporary position offers weekly PAYE payments and opportunities for long-term placements. Ideal candidates have prior experience as cover supervisors, can establish authority quickly, and

Qualifications

• Experience as a Cover Supervisor in secondary schools.
• Confidence managing whole-class behaviour independently.
• Professional, reliable and adaptable.
• Ability to quickly engage students and establish authority in the classroom.
• Desire for flexible work that fits around other commitments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain on task.
• Support learning and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings and routines.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Student engagement

Adaptability

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Flexible secondary school work across South Manchester.

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for flexible, consistent work in secondary schools? Do you already feel confident managing classrooms, delivering pre‑planned lessons, and want flexible work that suits your lifestyle?

Teaching Personnel are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across South Manchester, including Didsbury, Chorlton, Withington, Fallowfield, Burnage, Stockport and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with prior experience as a cover supervisor, who enjoy working with young people and want flexible day‑to‑day work starting in September 2026.

What Does a Cover Supervisor Do?

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain on task.
• Support learning and maintain a positive classroom environment.
• Adapt confidently to different school settings and routines.

Who We're Looking For

• Previous experience working as a Cover Supervisor in secondary schools.
• Confidence managing whole‑class behaviour independently.
• Professional, reliable and adaptable.
• Ability to quickly engage students and establish authority in the classroom.
• Desire for flexible work that fits around other commitments.

What We Offer

• Flexible work – choose the days you want to work.
• Opportunities across a variety of South Manchester secondary schools.
• Weekly pay via PAYE.
• A dedicated consultant who understands your experience and preferences.
• Free online training and CPD to support continued development.
• Access to long‑term and more regular placements if desired.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible secondary school work in South Manchester, we’d love to hear from you.

Click Apply Now and upload your CV, or email your CV highlighting any relevant experience.

Qualifications and Requirements

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.

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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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