Cover Supervisor

Choice Teachers; Preston; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Flexible work to suit availability

Regular and long-term bookings

Dedicated consultant

Pension contributions

Training and development opportunities

AWR compliant pay and conditions

Job summary

Choice Teachers are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Preston and surrounding areas. This role offers flexibility of supply work with opportunities for regular bookings and longer-term placements.

You will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, following pre-prepared lesson plans and maintaining a positive classroom environment while supporting students and staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people
• Ability to manage a classroom independently
• Strong safeguarding awareness

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning activities.
• Maintain a calm, positive and productive classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students with their learning and encourage engagement.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Pupil engagement

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Choice Teachers are currently recruiting experienced and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Preston and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident education professional who enjoys working with young people and wants the flexibility of supply work, with opportunities for regular bookings and longer-term placements.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task while following pre-prepared lesson plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Deliver pre-set lesson plans and learning activities.
• Maintain a calm, positive and productive classroom environment.
• Manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students with their learning and encourage positive engagement.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons.
• Adapt quickly to different schools, subjects and year groups.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism and safeguarding.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced working with young people, ideally within a secondary school setting.
• Confident managing a classroom independently.
• Calm, approachable and consistent when managing behaviour.
• Reliable, punctual and adaptable.
• Able to build positive relationships with students and staff.
• Passionate about supporting young people and education.

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

• Competitive daily rates of up to £130 per day.
• Monthly pay through in-house PAYE.
• Flexible work to suit your availability.
• Access to regular and long-term bookings.
• Dedicated consultant who understands your preferences and career goals.
• Opportunities across Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn & Southport
• Support with compliance and onboarding.
• Generous refer a friend scheme.
• Access to relevant training and professional development.
• Opportunities to secure long-term and permanent positions.
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• A straightforward, supportive approach with no pressure to accept unsuitable assignments.
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations) - we make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children or young people.
• Previous secondary school experience is desirable.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Two suitable professional references.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Choice Teachers have evolved to become a successful, reliable and professional agency and is firmly established as the first-choice local agency for staff and schools alike.

Choice Teachers are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.