Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive Ltd; West Kirby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Flexible working opportunities

Dedicated recruitment consultant

CPD training access

Opportunities for long-term placements

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across welcoming mainstream secondary schools in Liverpool and Merseyside, with flexible day-to-day and short-term placements and potential long-term roles.

You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared activities, and support students aged 11–16, with a focus on safeguarding and creating a positive learning environment.

Competitive daily pay (£100–£150), CPD access, dedicated consultant and ongoing opportunities in education.

Qualifications

• Experience with children or young people in a secondary setting.
• Ability to supervise groups aged 11–16.
• Excellent communication, organisation and behaviour management.
• Follow instructions and deliver pre-prepared activities.
• Proactive, patient and professional approach.
• Flexible to work across different schools and subjects.
• Interest in education and helping pupils reach potential.
• Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising classes and keeping students focused.
• Delivering pre-planned activities set by the absent teacher.
• Creating a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment.
• Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Supporting pupils with learning across subjects.
• Building positive relationships with students and staff.
• Encouraging participation and independent learning.
• Following safeguarding procedures and promoting wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with children

Classroom management

Communication skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Job description

Contract: Flexible day-to-day and short-term placements, with opportunities for long-term and permanent positions

Looking for a rewarding role in secondary education where no two days are the same?

TeacherActive is currently recruiting

enthusiastic, confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work across a number of welcoming and supportive mainstream secondary schools throughout

Liverpool and Merseyside.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about supporting young people and making a positive impact in the classroom. Whether you have experience working in schools, a background in youth work or are considering a future career in teaching, this role could be the perfect next step.

We are looking for motivated individuals who can confidently step into the classroom, maintain a positive learning environment and ensure pupils remain engaged with their education.

Our partner schools require flexible Cover Supervisors to support students across

Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS3 and KS4), offering a variety of day-to-day, short-term and potentially longer-term placements.

What will you be doing?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring learning continues smoothly when teaching staff are absent. Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising classes and ensuring students remain focused and on task.

Delivering pre-planned activities and work set by the absent teacher.

Creating a calm, structured and inclusive classroom environment.

Managing classroom behaviour in line with school expectations and policies.

Supporting pupils with their learning across a range of subjects.

Building positive relationships with students and school staff.

Encouraging participation, independence and positive attitudes towards learning.

Following safeguarding procedures and promoting student wellbeing.

What are we looking for?

The ideal Cover Supervisor will be confident, approachable and able to adapt to different classroom environments.

We would love to hear from candidates who have:

Experience working with children or young people, ideally within a secondary school, youth work or similar setting.

The confidence to supervise and engage groups of students aged 11–16.

Excellent communication, organisation and behaviour management skills.

The ability to follow instructions and deliver pre-prepared classroom activities.

A proactive, patient and professional approach.

Flexibility and a willingness to work across different schools and subjects.

A genuine interest in education and helping young people achieve their potential.

Previous classroom experience is desirable but not essential. We welcome applications from individuals with transferable skills who are eager to develop their experience within education.

Why choose TeacherActive?

When you join TeacherActive, you will benefit from:

Competitive daily pay of £100–£150, depending on experience and placement.

Flexible working opportunities that fit around your availability and commitments.

A dedicated recruitment consultant to guide and support you throughout your placements.

Access to CPD training and professional development through our My-Progression platform.

Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of secondary school settings.

Potential long-term and permanent career opportunities within education.

TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend.

Terms and conditions apply.

All TeacherActive staff are paid through

PAYE, with the appropriate Tax and National Insurance deductions made and no unexpected administration fees deducted from your pay.

Ready to take the next step?

If you are a confident, enthusiastic and reliable individual looking to make a real difference in secondary schools across

Liverpool and Merseyside, we want to hear from you!

Whether you're looking for flexible work, valuable classroom experience or a stepping stone towards a career in teaching, TeacherActive can help you find the right opportunity.

Terms and conditions apply.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience connecting talented education professionals with schools across the country.

We specialise in recruiting teachers, teaching assistants, Cover Supervisors and support staff for temporary, contract and permanent opportunities.

Our dedicated consultants are committed to providing a personalised recruitment experience, helping candidates secure positions that match their skills, experience and career ambitions while supporting schools with their staffing needs.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job-seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

TeacherActive is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, which may include an enhanced DBS check, identity verification and satisfactory professional references.

Our commitment to maintaining high standards of safeguarding and compliance is supported by regular external audits. We take pride in ensuring that suitable, qualified and reliable candidates are matched with the right educational settings.

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.