Cover Supervisor

Smile Education; Stockport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Stockport is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support student learning and classroom management without the pressure of planning and marking. This role is ideal for graduates exploring a career in education, providing valuable experience in a well-respected secondary school. With flexible working options and competitive pay, this is a unique opportunity for aspiring educators.

Benefits

Excellent classroom experience

Flexible working options

Competitive pay

Dedicated consultant support

Ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Graduate exploring a career in education or experienced educator welcome.
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects at KS3 and KS4.
• Supervise students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Maintain classroom control and positive behaviour.
• Offer support and guidance to ensure pupils stay on task.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Ability to build rapport with students

Motivation of learning

Education

Degree (any subject)

Job description

Overview

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School | No Planning or Marking | Stockport

Location: Stockport

Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term / Flexible

Start Date: Immediate or Negotiable

Salary: Competitive – Based on experience

Job Summary

Explore a Future in Teaching – Become a Cover Supervisor in Stockport. Are you a graduate exploring a career in education or an experienced educator looking for a flexible classroom role without the pressure of planning and marking? A popular and well-respected secondary school in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable school-based experience, support student learning, and develop classroom management skills.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across various subjects at KS3 and KS4
• Supervise students in the absence of the class teacher
• Maintain classroom control and positive behaviour
• Offer support and guidance to ensure pupils stay on task
• Communicate effectively with teaching staff and school leadership
• Adapt to different subject areas and year groups as needed

Ideal Candidate Profile

• A degree (any subject) – ideal for graduates considering teacher training
• Previous classroom, tutoring or youth work experience (preferred but not essential)
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills
• Ability to build rapport with students and motivate learning
• A calm, confident, and professional presence in the classroom
• Right to work in the UK and willingness to complete an enhanced DBS check

Why Work as a Cover Supervisor with Smile Education North West?

• Excellent classroom experience for aspiring teachers
• Flexible working options to suit your schedule
• Competitive pay, paid weekly
• A dedicated consultant who supports your career journey
• Access to ongoing CPD and training to enhance your skillset
• Opportunities for long-term, permanent, and temp-to-perm placements

How to Apply

Ready to gain valuable classroom experience and make a real impact on students? Click “Apply Now” or send your CV directly to [e-mail] for more information.

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, reference checks, and right-to-work verification.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.