Cover Supervisor Trainee

Vision for Education Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Free training and CPD

Dedicated consultant support

Guaranteed Pay Scheme

Flexible day-to-day work

Job summary

Vision for Education is recruiting Trainee Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Cheshire. No previous school experience is required - training provided. You will lead pre-planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour, take registers and keep students engaged while their teacher is absent.

We offer free training, ongoing CPD, pension contributions and dedicated consultant support, with flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term work across the Salford area.

Qualifications

• Hold a degree (preferred) or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience working with young people (coaching, tutoring, youth work or childcare).
• Confident and reliable, keen to work in education.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-planned lessons and manage classroom behaviour.
• Take registers and keep students engaged when the teacher is absent.
• Provide support to schools across Salford/ Cheshire as part of a flexible placement.

Skills

Experience with young people

Education

Degree

Job description

Trainee Cover Supervisor

Secondary Schools in Salford Schools

£500 - £600 per week (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Start Date: September 2026

Kick-start your career in education

Are you a graduate or someone with experience working with young people looking to gain classroom experience?

Vision for Education is recruiting Trainee Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Cheshire. No previous school experience is required - we'll provide the training you need to succeed.

As a Cover Supervisor, you'll lead pre-planned lessons, manage classroom behaviour, take registers, and keep students engaged while their teacher is absent.

Full Training Provided

Before you start, you'll complete our free Cover Supervisor Training Programme, including:

• Behaviour Management Training
• Safeguarding & Child Protection Training
• A live training day at our Salford Quays office
• Ongoing support from our experienced secondary team

We're Looking For People Who:

• Hold a degree (preferred) or equivalent qualifications
• Have experience working with young people (such as coaching, tutoring, youth work or childcare)
• Are confident, reliable and keen to work in education
• Have (or are willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS and have the Right to Work in the UK

What We Offer

• £500-£600 per week (PAYE)
• Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term work
• Free training and ongoing CPD
• Pension contributions
• Dedicated consultant support
• Guaranteed Pay Scheme (subject to availability)

This is an ideal opportunity if you're considering a career in teaching or want to gain valuable experience in secondary schools.

About us

We are a market-leadingeducation supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high quality educators.

The Edwin Group is a Top 10 UK-employer in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025. Rated as 'Excellent' by our staff in all categories and recognised as having industry leading and world-class levels of employee engagement across the Group.

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.