Cover Supervisor

Academics; Warrington; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics in Warrington is seeking an adaptable Secondary Cover Supervisor for immediate start across local schools. You will supervise lessons, keep students engaged with set work, and help maintain a calm, productive classroom.

This role suits experienced cover staff, recent graduates, sports coaches or youth workers seeking flexible daily supply, short-term or long-term placements, with weekly pay and a straightforward timesheet system.

Qualifications

• Experience with teenagers aged 11-16 in education, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage groups and maintain classroom order.

Responsibilities

• Classroom management: supervise pupils across diverse secondary classrooms and maintain order.
• Deliver set work: ensure lesson plans and resources are delivered effectively.
• Flexibility & immediate work: engage in immediate daily calls, short-term bookings, or long-term placements.
• Student support: assist pupils with queries and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - Warrington - Immediate Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an adaptable, confident, and proactive Secondary Cover Supervisor for flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Warrington.

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in maintaining classroom continuity and supporting student learning when regular teaching staff are absent. This position is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors, recent Graduates, Sports Coaches, or Youth Workers looking to gain valuable classroom management experience without the need for Qualified Teacher Status. If you are looking for flexible shifts or ongoing placements in Warrington, we want to hear from you today.

Role Overview

Classroom Management: Step into diverse secondary classrooms across Warrington to supervise pupils, keep students focused on set tasks, and maintain order.

Deliver Set Work: Ensure that predefined lesson plans and learning resources provided by the absent teacher are delivered effectively.

Flexibility & Immediate Work: Work on your terms-take advantage of immediate daily morning calls, short-term bookings, or ongoing long-term block placements.

Student Support: Assist pupils with queries, manage group dynamics, and maintain a positive, productive learning environment.

Requirements

Experience: Background working with teenagers or young people (aged 11-16) in educational, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring environments.

Key Skills: High confidence managing group dynamics, strong interpersonal skills, natural authority, and effective communication.

Adaptability: A resilient, enthusiastic approach to stepping into new secondary school environments across Warrington.

Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).

Why Join Academics?

Immediate Availability: Start working as soon as your compliance checks are complete.

Ultimate Flexibility: Choose full-time or part-time days that fit around your lifestyle.

Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a straightforward online timesheet system.

Career Progression: Gain hands-on secondary school experience, perfect for aspiring teachers considering PGCE/SCITT routes.

Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.