Cover Supervisor in schools

Connex Education; Greater Manchester, Leigh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education Partnership is seeking confident Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools in Warrington and Leigh. You will cover whole classes (KS3/KS4) in the absence of a teacher and manage 25–30 students, bridging gaps until staff return on a short-term basis.

Roles start with flexible dates, typically 8:30am–3:30pm, Monday to Friday, 3+ days a week during term time. A degree in any subject is required; prior experience with children or vulnerable adults is advantageous, and DBS

Qualifications

• Must be 21 or older and hold a degree in a specialist subject.
• Experience with children or vulnerable groups is preferred.
• Strong safeguarding awareness; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Cover whole classes of 25–30 students in the absence of a teacher.
• Bridge learning gaps until staff return; maintain classroom order.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Safeguarding knowledge

Engaging & confident

Punctual & reliable

Term-time availability

Education

Degree in any specialist subject

Job description

over Supervisor or unqualified Teacher in Warrington or Leigh

Secondary Schools (KS3/KS4) Any Specialist Subject Welcome

Supporting Schools across Warrington and Leigh, Greater Manchester

Pay is £500 – £650 per week – Experience dependent

Start Dates and Location Vary – Flexible to you!

We're working with multiple schools across Greater Manchester and Warrington who are in need of confident and outgoing Cover Supervisors who can cover whole classes in the absence of a teacher. The successful person will have responsibility of between 25 – 30 students in a classroom environment and will be expected to bridge the gap until the staff member returns as best as possible on a short term basis.

Skills required to be a Cover Supervisor in Warrington;

• Must be aged 21 or above
• Hold a degree or equivalent in any specialist subject
• Good ability to effectively manage large groups of children
• Have some prior experience of working with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Have an understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures (training will be provided)
• Be an engaging and confident individual
• Good communication skills
• Professional, reliable and punctual
• Be adaptable and able to cope well with a hectic day!
• Be available 8.30am – 3.30pm Monday through Friday for 3 or more days a week (term time only)

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.