Cover Supervisor

Operam Education; Shaw; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Weekly PAYE

CPD opportunities

Consultant support

Refer a friend bonus

Long-term stability

Job summary

The Education Specialists are seeking a confident and reliable Secondary School Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary school in Oldham. This is a full-time, long-term position, providing classroom cover across KS3 and KS4 while upholding a strong behaviour policy and supportive leadership team.

You will deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and provide feedback to teaching staff. A DBS check and safeguarding commitment are required for placement in our schools.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people; school setting preferred.
• Confident managing a classroom independently and enforcing policies.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing; enhanced DBS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour.
• Support a positive and structured learning environment.
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Behaviour management

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Secondary School Cover Supervisor

The Education Specialists is seeking a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a well-established secondary school in Oldham, rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted. This is a full-time, long-term position, providing classroom cover across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4). The school has a strong behaviour policy in place and a supportive senior leadership team, making it an excellent environment for a Cover Supervisor looking to gain experience in a secondary school setting.

Secondary School Cover Supervisor benefits:

• Competitive daily rate £110 - £130 Per-day (dependent on experience)
• PAYE paid weekly
• Long-term stability moving into the new academic year
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
• Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
• £150 refer a friend scheme (T&Cs apply)

Secondary School Cover Supervisor role requirements:

• Previous experience working with young people (school-based desirable)
• Confident managing a classroom independently
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive and adaptable approach
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply through The Education Specialists

The successful Secondary School Cover Supervisor will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure pupils remain engaged and on task
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour
• Support a positive and structured learning environment
• Build strong relationships with pupils and staff

Safeguarding & Compliance

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and candidates to share this commitment. Our recruitment processes follow Safer Recruitment guidelines in line with current legislation, including Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) and Working Together to Safeguard Children. All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We are also committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences, and are happy to make reasonable adjustments where required.

We're proud to be an inclusive employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds and committed to creating accessible opportunities across education.

As part of our registration process, you'll need an enhanced DBS check and we'll need to see and copy your original qualifications before any placement. Teaching roles require Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.