Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Wirral; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable educational staffing agency is seeking Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools in Wirral. This role involves delivering pre-prepared lessons, managing classroom behaviour, and supporting students' learning. Ideal for graduates or individuals with experience in education, the position offers competitive daily rates, flexible work options, and professional support from the agency. Full-time and part-time positions available, ensuring a rewarding experience towards a future teaching career.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Professional support from the team

Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience

Competitive daily rates

Qualifications

• Passionate about supporting young people’s learning.
• Excellent communication and behaviour-management skills required.
• Ability to work across different classrooms.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons when teachers are unavailable.
• Support students to stay engaged with tasks.
• Manage behaviour in line with school expectations.

Skills

Communication skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Enthusiasm

Job description

Cover Supervisors - Make a Difference in Wirral Secondary Schools!

Are you ready to inspire young minds and gain valuable classroom experience?
Teaching Personnel are partnering with a wide range of mainstream secondary schools across the Wirral, and we’re looking for enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our team!

Why This Role Matters

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring continuity of learning when regular teachers are absent. You’ll be supporting students, managing classroom behaviour, and helping maintain a positive learning environment — all while gaining insight into school life and building experience that will support your future teaching career.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons when teachers are unavailable.
• Support students to stay focused and engaged with tasks.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school expectations.
• Work across a variety of subjects and year groups.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff alike.

Who We’re Looking For

Whether you’re an experienced cover supervisor, a graduate hoping to pursue a teaching career, or someone with valuable experience working with young people, we’d love to hear from you! This role is ideal for individuals who:

✔ Are passionate about supporting young people’s learning
✔ Have excellent communication and behaviour-management skills
✔ Are adaptable and confident working across different classrooms
✔ Can bring enthusiasm and professionalism to every school day

What’s In It For You

• Regular bookings with a wide range of Wirral secondary schools, offering stability and variety.
• A fantastic way to build classroom experience that counts towards future teaching applications.
• Competitive daily rates and flexible work — full-time or part-time options available.
• Professional support from the Teaching Personnel team.

Perfect For:

• Graduates exploring a career in education
• Teaching assistants ready to take the next step
• Experienced cover supervisors seeking regular bookings

Apply now via Teaching Personnel

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All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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