Cover Supervisor Liverpool

TeacherActive Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 support from consultants

CPD courses

Market-leading pay

Flexible working opportunities

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

TeacherActive is seeking enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to start in November in Liverpool. You will deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, keeping students engaged and on task.

The role offers a daily rate of £110–£150 (inclusive of holiday pay) and flexibility, with potential to move to a permanent position. This is ideal for gaining classroom experience in a school setting.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or managing groups of young people aged 11–18.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Flexibility and availability to work throughout November.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects to students aged 11–16.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set by their teacher.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Support students in achieving their learning objectives.

Skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Job description

Contract: Short-term, with potential to become permanent

Start Date: November 2026

TeacherActive is currently working with a number of secondary schools across Liverpool who are looking for enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisors to start this November!

This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you're considering a career in teaching, have previous experience working with young people, or are looking for flexible work within a school environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain engaged, focused and on task.

The daily rate for this role is

£110–£150 per day, depending on qualifications, experience and additional training. The advertised rate of pay is inclusive of holiday pay.

Responsibilities of the Cover Supervisor

• Supervise and deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of secondary subjects to students aged 11–16.
• Demonstrate strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set by their teacher.
• Maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Support students in achieving their learning objectives.

To be considered for this position, you must have:

• Experience working with or managing groups of young people aged 11–18.
• Strong behaviour and classroom management skills.
• A positive and enthusiastic approach to supporting students.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to supporting pupils' learning and development.
• Flexibility and availability to work throughout November.

Suitable candidates may include:

• Teaching Assistants with classroom or cover experience.
• Sports Coaches and Community Sports Leaders.
• After-school Club Coordinators.
• Youth Workers and Playgroup Leaders.
• Graduates or undergraduates looking to gain school experience.
• Individuals considering a career in teaching.

What TeacherActive can offer you:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the onboarding process.
• CPD courses and certificates through our My-Progression channel.
• Market-leading rates of pay.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
• 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 correct level of Tax and National Insurance, with no unnecessary administration charges deducted from your hard‑earned wages.

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.