Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for a Cover Supervisor to support students with complex learning needs in an engaging manner. The ideal candidate will have experience in educational settings, a background in the arts or performance, and a creative approach to teaching. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a salary of £600 to £750 per week, requiring eligibility to work in the UK and relevant safeguarding checks.

Qualifications

• Previous experience supporting in schools.
• Creative, empathetic, and adaptable to engage students with varying needs.
• Interest in SEN, mental health, or inclusive education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set work in a creative and engaging way.
• Create a calm, positive classroom environment.
• Support students feeling included and inspired.

Skills

Background in the arts, performance, or education

Experience supporting in schools

Creative and empathetic approach

Interest in SEN and inclusive education

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Area: Tameside, Greater Manchester

Start Date: Monday 1st December 2025

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £600 - £750 per week (dependent on performance, experience and responsibilities)

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 3:30pm

About the school

We're working with some brilliant specialist schools supporting students aged 5-19 with a range of complex learning needs, autism, and physical or sensory impairments.

About the role 🎭 Ideal for Performers

In this role, you'll bring learning to life by delivering pre-set work in a creative and engaging way—helping every student feel supported, included, and inspired. Working closely with SEN teachers and support staff, you'll play a key part in creating a calm, positive classroom environment where learners can thrive. Whether it's sparking curiosity, encouraging progress, or simply bringing a smile to someone's day, your presence will make a real impact.

What We're Looking For

• A background in the arts, performance, or education would be highly beneficial
• Previous experience supporting in schools
• A background in education or a related field would be beneficial
• A creative, empathetic, and adaptable approach to engaging students with varying
• An interest in SEN, mental health, or inclusive education (experience is a bonus, not a must)

To be eligible you must

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service OR be willing to process a new application
• Two professional references from child related roles
• 📝 If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero. Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.