Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in education is seeking experienced Cover Supervisors to support Manchester secondary schools. The role involves supervising classes using pre-prepared lesson plans, managing behaviour, and providing feedback to teaching staff. Candidates should have at least 3 months of relevant experience, confidence in covering various subjects, and strong classroom management skills. Competitive daily rates and flexible opportunities are offered across Manchester schools.

Benefits

Competitive daily rates

Consistent work opportunities

Ongoing support from a consultant

Access to training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 months' experience as a Cover Supervisor in a UK secondary school.
• Confidence in covering a variety of subjects.
• Strong behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 using pre-prepared lesson plans.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Job description

Cover Supervisors - Manchester

Minimum 3 Months UK Experience Required

TeacherActive is working with a wide range of secondary schools across Manchester who are looking to appoint experienced Cover Supervisors to support with day‑to‑day and long‑term cover.

This role is ideal for confident classroom practitioners who are comfortable delivering pre‑set work and maintaining high standards of behaviour across a range of subjects.

The role will involve:

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 using pre‑prepared lesson plans
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensuring pupils remain on task and engaged in their learning
• Providing feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day
• Working across a variety of subjects as required

We are looking for Cover Supervisors who:

• Have a minimum of 3 months' experience as a Cover Supervisor in a UK secondary school (essential)
• Are confident covering a wide range of subjects
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Are reliable, adaptable, and professional
• Can commit to school hours, typically 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
• Are willing to travel

What TeacherActive can offer:

• Competitive daily rates
• Consistent work across Manchester secondary schools
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Ongoing support from a dedicated secondary consultant
• Access to CPD and safeguarding training

If you are an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for work across Manchester, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to discuss current Cover Supervisor opportunities.

Contact or phone (phone number removed). All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service, providing a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay at times to suit your needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer.