Cover Supervisor

Milk Education; Oldham; On-site; GBP 12,915 - 20,295; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible days

Discounts portal

Milk Academy CPD

Consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is recruiting a Cover Supervisor for a secondary school in September, offering long-term or short-term placements. You will work to maintain a positive, focused learning environment when the regular teacher is absent and support pupils to reach their potential.

This role suits both new and experienced educators who value inclusive, high-standard education and professional collaboration with school staff and Milk Education.

Qualifications

• Must have recent and relevant experience as a Cover Supervisor or working in an education setting supporting secondary-aged pupils.
• Strong classroom control and the ability to manage behaviour effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional approach.
• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of school leadership and follow lesson plans accurately.

Responsibilities

• Working as a Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms, ensuring pupils remain on-task and engaged with pre-set work.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and implementing the school’s behaviour policy consistently.
• Assisting pupils with any queries they have regarding their work and facilitating learning.
• Providing constructive feedback to the regular class teacher on pupil progress and classroom behaviour.

Skills

Cover Supervisor

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Job description

Milk Education are recruiting for a purpose-driven, ambitious Cover Supervisor to join a supportive Secondary School local to the school to work on a long-term or short-term basis starting in September!

You’ll be joining an inclusive, modern school focused on inspiring young minds and promoting equality. This is an exciting role for a new or experienced educator to join a fantastic school as a Cover Supervisor to support pupils in reaching their potential!

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining a positive, focused learning environment when the regular classroom teacher is absent.

What You’ll Be Doing in the Role:

• Working as a Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms, ensuring pupils remain on-task and engaged with pre-set work.

• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and implementing the school’s behaviour policy consistently.

• Assisting pupils with any queries they have regarding their work and facilitating learning.

• Providing constructive feedback to the regular class teacher on pupil progress and classroom behaviour.

Essential Qualifications:

• Must have recent and relevant experience as a Cover Supervisor or working in an education setting supporting secondary-aged pupils.

• Strong classroom control and the ability to manage behaviour effectively.

• Excellent communication skills and a confident, professional approach.

• Must have the ability to work under the guidance of school leadership and follow lesson plans accurately.

Benefits to YOU:

• Excellent rates of pay!

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• 5-Star rated with over 3,000 reviews across Google & Facebook!

• Exclusive school & trust partnerships.

• Access to our FREE Perks Portal, where you’ll find exclusive access to a range of discounts – our very own version of the Blue Light Card.

• Follow your progress pathway with access to 1,000+ accredited, discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy!

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.

• FREE Educator Wellbeing eBook and access to our wellbeing hub, featuring CPD courses and health & fitness modules!

• School Preparation Pack – be ready for your school placements!

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone.

• Our Unbottled division brings lived-experience speakers into schools, covering stigmatised topics such as mental health, discrimination, and exploitation. We’re located across England & North Wales with a network of 9 offices!

• Join the UK’s only eco-friendly education supply agency!

Click ‘Apply Now’ or get in touch with me for more information about this great Cover Supervisor opportunity:

Number: 0161 327 0001 Email: [e-mail]

Why choose Milk Education?

Milk Education is a purpose-driven teaching supply agency, focused on putting educators first. We’re committed to finding high-quality teaching talent and supporting schools across the U.K.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are proudly APSCo Compliance+ accredited, reflecting our dedication to the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to thorough compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education, and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.