Cover Supervisor

TeacherActive; Widnes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 consultant support

CPD courses & certificates

Market leading pay rates

Referral scheme £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting confident Cover Supervisors to work in Widnes-based secondary schools. You will deliver pre-set work across a range of subjects, using strong classroom management to keep students engaged and ensure lessons run smoothly in the teacher's absence.

The role offers day-to-day, long-term, and permanent placements with competitive pay. A dedicated consultant team provides 24/7 onboarding support, CPD opportunities, and generous referral incentives.

Qualifications

• The successful Cover Supervisor will have CACHE Level 2/3 or at least 6 months' experience with secondary-aged students.
• Confidence managing classes of students aged 11 to 16+.
• Excellent behaviour management and ability to keep students engaged throughout lessons.
• Good subject knowledge across the secondary curriculum and confidence delivering pre-planned work.
• Flexibility to work across different departments and year groups.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work across a variety of subjects in the absence of the teacher.
• Maintain a positive learning environment and ensure lessons run smoothly.
• Support students to achieve learning objectives and stay engaged during lessons.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Subject knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

CACHE Level 2/3 or 6 months' experience with secondary students

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Widnes

Start Date: Immediate Start

Salary: £100 - £120 per day

Do you have strong classroom and behaviour management skills?

Are you confident delivering pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects?

Are you passionate about supporting students aged 11 to 16 in achieving their full potential?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming and supportive secondary schools across Widnes. We are looking to recruit confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors who can maintain high standards in the classroom while ensuring students remain engaged and focused on their learning.

The schools are looking to appoint reliable Cover Supervisors on a day-to-day, long-term, and permanent basis. As a Cover Supervisor, you will deliver pre-set work across a variety of subjects, using your strong classroom management skills and broad subject knowledge to maintain a positive learning environment and ensure lessons run smoothly in the teacher's absence.

The successful Cover Supervisor will have:

• CACHE Level 2/3 qualification or a minimum of 6 months' experience working with secondary-aged students
• Confidence managing classes of students aged 11 to 16+
• Excellent behaviour management and the ability to keep students engaged throughout lessons
• Good subject knowledge across the secondary curriculum and confidence delivering pre-planned work
• Flexibility to work across different departments and year groups
• Strong communication and organisational skills

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

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