Cover Supervisor

Vida Education; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to support secondary pupils in classrooms across Preston. The role involves supervising lessons and managing student behaviour. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, a degree, and a desire to foster student growth. Flexible work opportunities and free training are offered.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Access to free CPD accredited training courses

Experienced consultants supporting your application

Qualifications

• Must hold UK Right to Work status.
• High expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Prepared to obtain a current Enhanced DBS.

Responsibilities

• Supervise secondary pupils in the absence of their teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and deliver pre-set lessons.
• Report any issues encountered during the day.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Calm and organised personality

Experience working with children

Desire to work in education

Education

Degree qualification or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Cover Supervisor
Location: Preston and surrounding areas
Salary: £95 - £115 per day
Contract Type: Full-Time/Part-Time
Start Date: October 2025

Do you enjoy working with young people and supporting their learning and development? Vida Education is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join our team as Cover Supervisors. Working in secondary schools across Lancaster and surrounding areas, we offer day-to-day, short-term, and long-term cover supervisor work, with flexibility to suit your availability.

What is a Cover Supervisor?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise secondary pupils (aged 11-16) in the absence of their regular teacher, delivering pre-set lessons across various subjects. You will manage classroom behaviour, ensuring students remain focused in a safe and productive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Delivering work that has been pre-set by the class teacher and responding to any questions asked during the lesson.
• Managing the behaviour of pupils following the school behaviour policies.
• Reporting back any issues you encounter during the day.

What makes a Successful Cover Supervisor

• Strong communication skills and a friendly, approachable attitude.
• A calm and organised personality and the confidence to manage classroom behaviour effectively.
• Previous experience working with children (desirable but not essential – training is provided).
• A desire to work in education and support students’ growth.

Training

We provide free Cover Supervisor training. Since 2015, we have offered high-quality Cover Supervisor training, with many team members progressing to successful teaching careers. Our training includes:

• How to confidently manage behaviour in a classroom.
• How to deliver a successful lesson and deal with any issues that might arise.
• Emphasis on safeguarding, covering safeguarding of pupils and yourself as a cover supervisor.
• Much, much more.

You will need

• Have UK Right to Work status.
• Hold a degree qualification or equivalent.
• Have high expectations of student achievement and behaviour.
• Complete a registration with Vida Education which includes holding a current Enhanced DBS registered with the DBS Update Service, or be prepared to apply for a new ENHANCED DBS.

If this sounds like the perfect job for you, apply today!

Benefits of working with Vida Education

• We are an experienced team and specialise in placing secondary teachers, primary teachers, cover supervisors, teaching assistants, school admin, and clerical staff into positions across Lancashire and Cumbria.
• We offer excellent rates of pay, in line with your level of experience.
• AWR compliant.
• Experienced and dedicated consultants who take pride in providing you with a quality service.
• Access to free CPD accredited training courses including Advanced Safeguarding, Child Protection & Prevent.

Vida Education is an APSCo Compliance Accredited agency. All applicants will undergo checks in line with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, including an Enhanced DBS check, references, qualifications, and right to work status. Further information will be provided upon application.

Vida Education is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an employment business, providing temporary or permanent job-seeking services.

We look forward to hearing from you soon!