Cover Supervisor

Choice Teachers; Oldham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Choice Teachers in Oldham is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools across the area. You will deliver pre-set work, supervise classes and help maintain a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher.

This agency role offers flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments with competitive pay, plus ongoing consultant support and access to regular work.

Qualifications

• Confidence to lead a classroom and manage behaviour effectively.
• Experience working with young people (school, youth work, coaching, care, etc.).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising whole classes during teacher absences.
• Delivering lesson plans and resources provided by teaching staff.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting students to remain focused and on task.
• Reporting back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Experience with youth

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools
Oldham
Flexible work available - day-to-day, short-term & long-term roles
Contract: Agency
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
School Type: Secondary

Choice Teachers are working closely with a number of secondary schools across Oldhamto recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

With over 19 years of servicing schools across Greater Manchester, Choice Teachers are a trusted, first-choice agency for many local schools - allowing us to offer consistent and regular work for our staff.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher. Your role will include:

• Supervising whole classes during teacher absences
• Delivering lesson plans and resources provided by teaching staff
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students to remain focused and on task
• Reporting back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour

What We’re Looking For

• Confidence to lead a classroom and manage behaviour effectively
• Experience working with young people (school, youth work, coaching, care, etc.)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A flexible, proactive, and professional attitude
• A genuine interest in working within education

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply - £53.50)
• Right to work in the UK
• Two professional references

Why Join Choice Teachers?

• Competitive rates of pay
• AWR compliant
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Flexible work to suit your availability
• Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks.