Cover Supervisor- St Helens

Teaching Personnel; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative education provider is seeking enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join their team in St Helens. This flexible role offers the opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while supporting secondary schools. Ideal for aspiring teachers, PGCE students, or retired educators, you'll supervise lessons, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students stay engaged. Enjoy competitive daily rates and ongoing support from a dedicated consultant. If you're passionate about education and want to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Competitive Daily Rates

Ongoing Support

Free Training

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in education or mentoring.
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons in the absence of the class teacher.
• Manage classroom behaviour and support student learning.
• Deliver clear instructions across various subjects.

Skills

Communication Skills

Behaviour Management

Experience with Young People

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

Cover Supervisors - St Helens Secondary Schools - Ad Hoc Work from September 2025

Are you looking to gain valuable classroom experience or stay involved in education on a flexible basis? Teaching Personnel is seeking reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support a range of secondary schools in St Helens from September 2025.

This is an excellent opportunity for:

• Aspiring or future teachers looking to build experience before training
• PGCE students seeking flexible classroom work around their studies
• Retired teachers who want to stay active in education without full-time commitment

Role Overview:

• Supervising pre-set lessons in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring students remain on task
• Delivering clear instructions and supporting student learning
• Working across a variety of subjects and year groups (KS3/KS4)

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience working with young people (e.g., in education, coaching, tutoring, mentoring)
• Strong communication and behaviour management skills
• A positive, professional attitude and flexible approach
• A current enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)

What We Offer:

• Flexible, ad hoc work to fit around your availability
• Competitive daily rates paid weekly via PAYE
• Opportunities to work in various school settings
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant at Teaching Personnel

Whether you're exploring a career in teaching or just looking to make a difference in your local schools, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV to join our growing team of Cover Supervisors in St Helens or call us on 0151 271 0225!

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted are inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position, with the possibility of becoming permanent at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education', which may include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE training and support.