Cover Supervisor in Crewe)

Academics; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics Ltd is recruiting Aspiring Teachers / Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Cheshire and Staffordshire, with Crewe & Surrounding Areas as a base. This role offers hands-on classroom experience, flexible hours and the chance to progress toward teacher training.

Ideal candidates are graduates, sports coaches, or youth workers who are confident leading a class and can obtain an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• Two months' experience working with young people preferred.
• Willingness to obtain an enhanced DBS check.
• A degree is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervising secondary school classes.
• Delivering pre-planned work across a range of subjects.
• Providing classroom cover during teachers' absences.
• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students engaged.
• Creating a positive learning environment.
• Building the confidence and skills needed for a future in teaching.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Engaging students

Delivering pre-planned work

Education

Degree preferred

Job description

Join Academics as an Aspiring Teacher - Cover Supervisor!

Crewe & Surrounding Areas (Sandbach / Northwich / Stoke-on-Trent)

Thinking about becoming a teacher? Looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting your teacher training?

Academics are recruiting confident, enthusiastic and adaptable Aspiring Teachers / Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in Cheshire and Staffordshire.

Whether you're a recent graduate, sports coach or youth worker, this is your chance to gain hands‑on experience, develop your classroom skills and make a real difference in local schools!

What's in it for you?

• Daily rates of £95 - £100 (dependent on experience & client rate)
• Flexible work to suit your lifestyle
• Opportunities for day-to-day, long-term and potential permanent roles
• Gain experience before progressing to a PGCE, SCITT or other teacher training route
• Access to a wide network of local secondary schools
• Ongoing support from our friendly Stoke-on-Trent team
• 24/7 contact and easy online timesheets

What will you be doing?

• Supervising secondary school classes
• Delivering pre‑planned work across a range of subjects
• Providing classroom cover during teachers' absences
• Managing classroom behaviour and keeping students engaged
• Creating a positive learning environment
• Building the confidence and skills needed for a future in teaching

Who should apply?

We're keen to hear from anyone with a passion for education and at least two months' experience working with young people, including:

• Sports coaches and youth workers
• Graduates and aspiring teachers
• Drama, art and music workshop leaders
• Summer camp, holiday club and activity instructors
• Scouts, Guides, Duke of Edinburgh leaders and mentors

A degree is preferred but not essential. You must be confident leading a classroom and willing to get an enhanced DBS check.

Academics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates are subject to relevant safeguarding 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.