Cover Supervisor

Connex Education; Tameside; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Connex Education are seeking confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Tameside. You will cover whole classes (25–30 students) in the absence of a teacher, bridging gaps on short-term assignments.

Role requires a degree or equivalent, strong classroom management, and reliability. DBS check and safeguarding familiarity are required or provided. Flexible start dates and locations within Tameside are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be aged 21 or above.
• Hold a degree or equivalent in any specialist subject.
• Good ability to effectively manage large groups of children.
• Experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults.
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training provided).
• Engaging, confident, reliable and punctual.
• Be available 8.30am–3.30pm, Monday to Friday for 3+ days a week (term time).

Responsibilities

• Cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Bridge the gap until the staff member returns on a short-term basis.
• Work with schools across Tameside to support learners.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Punctuality

Adaptability

Education

Degree or equivalent in any specialist subject

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Secondary Schools (KS3/KS4) Any Specialist Subject Welcome

Tameside

Pay is £110 – £135 per day – Experience dependent

Start Dates and Location Vary – Flexible to you!

Connex Education are a well established recruitment organisation who have been supporting schools across the Tameside region in their search for committed and outstanding employees.

We’re working with multiple schools across Tameside who are in need of confident and outgoing Cover Supervisors who can cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher. The successful person will have responsibility of between 25 – 30 students in a classroom environment and will be expected to bridge the gap until the staff member returns as best as possible on a short term basis.

Skills required to be a Cover Supervisor in Tameside;

• Must be aged 21 or above
• Hold a degree or equivalent in any specialist subject
• Good ability to effectively manage large groups of children
• Have some prior experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided)
• Be an engaging and confident individual
• Good communication skills
• Professional, reliable and punctual
• Be adaptable and able to cope well with a hectic day!
• Be available 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday through Friday for 3 or more days a week (term time only)

Successful candidates will be required to conduct an interview and complete a vetting process which includes an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS, if you do not have one, you can get one through Connex Education.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.