Cover Supervisor

Tradewind Recruitment; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency in Stockport seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to maintain a positive learning environment in schools. This full-time role starts in September 2025 and may lead to a permanent position. Ideal candidates should be adaptable, have strong communication skills, and be reliable. Benefits include top rates of pay and continuous professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Top rates of pay

More CPD courses than any other education recruiter

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• Ability to work across various subjects and year groups.
• Clear and effective communication with both students and teaching staff.
• Efficiently manage resources and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Willingness to take on different responsibilities as needed.
• Maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, especially in challenging situations.
• Punctuality and consistency in fulfilling cover duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support students during lessons.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive environment.
• Ensure that learning continues smoothly in the absence of regular teachers.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication Skills

Organisation

Flexibility

Patience

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Are you a reliable and adaptable individual looking to make a positive impact in a school setting? Our client in Stockport is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team. This position is available for the academic year, starting September 2025, with the offer of a permanent contract after a few months of work.

Role Overview

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a positive and productive learning environment in the absence of regular teachers. Your responsibilities will include supervising and supporting students during lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring that learning continues smoothly.

Attributes Required

• Adaptability: Ability to work across various subjects and year groups.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with both students and teaching staff.
• Organisation: Efficiently manage resources and maintain an orderly classroom environment.
• Flexibility: Willingness to take on different responsibilities as needed.
• Patience: Maintain a calm and supportive demeanor, especially in challenging situations.
• Reliability: Punctuality and consistency in fulfilling cover duties.

Key Information

• Start Date: September 2025
• Duration: Full academic year with permanent contract offer
• Contract Details: Opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidate
• Working Hours: Full-time

The school values its staff, providing a supportive and inclusive environment. Joining the team as a Cover Supervisor allows you to contribute to the smooth running of the school and make a positive impact on students' education.

How to Apply

If you possess the attributes mentioned and are excited about contributing to the educational journey of students, contact the Secondary Team on (phone number removed) or email your CV to Scott Mason-Grieshaber at .

Benefits and Recognition

• As a Sunday Times Top 100 employer, we’re committed to putting candidates and staff first.
• We employ the best in the business to provide an exceptional service to our candidates.
• Top rates of pay (rates typically include holiday pay, accrued upon request).
• More free CPD courses than any other education recruiter.
• Awarded REC Audited Education Gold Standard status and we are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.