Cover Supervisor Liverpool

Tradewind Recruitment; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a motivated Cover Supervisor for a secondary academy in Liverpool. The role involves overseeing classes during teacher absences, ensuring students are engaged and learning effectively. Ideal candidates will be proactive, organized, and skilled in classroom management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a classroom and engaging with secondary-age students is required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and support pupils to complete tasks.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Experience working with young people

Graduate qualification

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Job Type: Learning Support

Job Phase: Secondary

Location: L8

Grade: Grade 3 (Point 6b - Point 9)

Salary: 20,532 - 22,232 per annum (actual salary) Contract: Full Time, Term Time Only Type: Permanent Start Date: Monday, 1st September 2025 Closing Date: Wednesday, 18th June 2025

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and reliable Cover Supervisor to join a high-performing secondary academy. In this key support role, you will provide supervision of whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that pupils remain on task and engaged in learning activities set by the teacher.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience working with young people, or for a graduate considering a future in teaching.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring a safe and productive learning environment

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans and support pupils to complete tasks

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school's behaviour policy

• Provide feedback to teachers regarding student engagement and any issues encountered

• Support the wider school team with administrative and classroom-based tasks when required

About You:

We are looking for an organised, proactive individual who:

• Is confident managing a classroom and engaging with secondary-age students

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Can work well both independently and as part of a team

• Is calm, adaptable, and professional under pressure

• Brings a positive, enthusiastic attitude to the school environment

To Apply:
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Tradewind recruitment are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.