Cover Supervisor

Humly North West; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in the UK is seeking Cover Supervisors to manage classrooms during teacher absences across secondary schools. The ideal candidates will have experience working with young people, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. You will supervise classes, support pupils, and adapt to different subjects. This role offers competitive daily rates, flexible schedules, and training in safeguarding. Start your career in education with ongoing support from experienced staff.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

Flexible and full-time opportunities

Weekly pay

Free safeguarding training

Dedicated consultant support

£100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in schools, coaching, mentoring, or youth work.
• Ability to manage classroom behaviour and support learning.
• Willingness to obtain a valid Enhanced DBS and provide references.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and deliver lessons.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support pupil learning.
• Work across different subjects and year groups.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Strong communication skills

Confidence in leading groups

Proactive and adaptable approach

Job description

Humly is recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in the North West. This is a fantastic opportunity for those with experience working with young people who are confident managing a classroom environment. Ideal backgrounds include teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, tutors or mentors looking to step into a school setting.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supervising classes during teacher absences, delivering lessons set by the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring pupils stay on task
• Supporting pupils with their learning and answering general questions
• Working flexibly across different subjects and year groups

What You'll Bring

• Experience working with young people (schools, coaching, mentoring or youth work)
• Confidence in leading groups and promoting positive behaviour
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, adaptable approach
• A valid Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply) and two suitable references

What's in It for You?

• Daily rate: £118 - £126 (inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay)
• Flexible and full-time opportunities available
• Weekly pay and access to a wide range of school support roles via the Humly app
• FREE Safeguarding, Prevent & Child Protection Training provided by Humly
• Ongoing support from our experienced North West team

Why Join Humly?

• The Most Downloaded Supply App in the UK - Manage your schedule and timesheets with ease
• Digital Job Matching - Instantly connect with roles that suit your experience
• Dedicated Consultant Support - Friendly advisors who understand secondary school roles
• £100 Refer-a-Friend Bonus - Recommend a colleague and earn once they complete their first assignment

Important Information:

• These positions are temporary and flexible, starting as soon as possible
• Humly follows DfE guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', including online checks on shortlisted candidates
• All candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a valid Enhanced DBS. Full assistance provided
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