Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools)

Prospero Teaching; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD courses

In-house Training

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Macclesfield. The role involves supporting students in Secondary schools from KS3-KS5 and managing behaviour during pre-planned absence cover.

Roles vary between day-to-day and long-term assignments with both part-time and full-time options depending on school needs. Relevant safeguarding training is desirable and Prospero provides training and vetting support.

Qualifications

• Strong behaviour management skills required.
• UK school experience preferred (KS3-KS5).
• Safeguarding training desirable but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Support students in Secondary schools from KS3 to KS5.
• Provide day-to-day and long-term cover for pre-planned absences.
• Register, supervise and manage classroom activities according to school policies.

Skills

Behaviour management

Education

Teaching qualifications

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching is looking for Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Macclesfield.

Acting as a work-finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools; from small village schools to large secondary schools. We are looking for Cover Supervisors to support students in Secondary schools from KS3-KS5. Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Prospero Teaching work with both experienced Cover Supervisors and those first embarking on their career in education by helping you find your next position. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer term cover.

Details

• Location: Various locations across Macclesfield
• Position: Cover Supervisor
• Type of work: Pre-planned absence cover - day-to-day and long-term cover in various schools
• Start date: September 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration: Day-to-day bookings, with the potential for extension depending on schools
• End date (if applicable): N/A
• Contract type: Temporary
• Full time/part time: Part time and full time depending on schools needs
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £95 per day - Rate negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications
• Hours - 8:30 am - 3:15pm (full day), half day (am or pm), individual lesson cover. Start and end time can vary from school to school

Experience, Training and Qualifications

• Any teaching related qualifications are desired but not essential (Including teaching qualifications obtained abroad)
• Previous experience working in a UK school, ideally up to at least 6 months
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training is provided)

To be eligible for this role through Prospero Teaching, 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
• Provide two professional references that cover the last two years, notwithstanding referencing any appropriate child-related work experience
• Appropriate CV history

Benefits

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

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.