Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; Sefton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated 24/7 consultants

CPD courses & certificates

Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor for a mainstream secondary school in Southport. The role is short-term with immediate start, covering KS3 and KS4 and following prepared lessons to maintain classroom order and learning progress.

Candidates should be flexible, with or without relevant qualifications, and comfortable working on-site. The position offers competitive daily rates and supports ongoing CPD through the My-Progression channel.

Qualifications

• Experience managing classes and maintaining a positive learning environment.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and work set by teachers.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing schedules.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Follow lessons left by the class teacher.
• Maintain a supportive and structured learning environment.
• Support learning across a range of subjects as needed.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptable

KS3/KS4 experience

Education

Relevant qualification (desirable)

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Contract: Short-term, with potential to become permanent.

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Southport

Salary: £100 to £150 a day

Hours: Full-time

Location: PR9

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Temporary

Posting date: 8 Oct 2026

Closing date: 7 Nov 2026

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a mainstream secondary school in Southport who are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor. The school provides a supportive mainstream learning environment and is looking for a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor who can work effectively with students across a range of subjects.

The school is looking to take on a Cover Supervisor for short-term day-to-day cover, with an immediate start. The successful Cover Supervisor will work across KS3 and KS4, supervising classes, following lessons left by the class teacher and using strong classroom management skills to maintain a positive learning environment.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• A relevant qualification is desired but not essential
• Experience working with students across KS3 and KS4
• Experience supporting learning across a range of subjects
• Confidence following lesson plans and work set by class teachers
• A flexible and adaptable approach

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme - Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About TeacherActive

Teacher Activeis one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates a

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right candidate

Equal Opportunities Statement

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.