Cover Supervisors

Empowering Learning; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible schedule

Multiple schools

Dedicated consultant

Career development

Job summary

Empowering Learning in Oldham is recruiting Cover Supervisors to support secondary schools. You will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences and deliver pre-planned lessons across subjects, helping pupils stay on task.

The role offers flexible 3-days-per-week work, with competitive daily pay and ongoing consultant support.

Qualifications

• DBS check on Update Service or willing to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged with their learning.
• Support pupils in completing set work.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Communication

Interpersonal skills

3 days per week availability

Relationship building

Job description

Location: Oldham
Pay: 110- 140 per day (depending on experience)
Job Type: Flexible Supply (Minimum 3 days per week)
Start Date: September 2026

Are you confident, reliable and passionate about supporting young people? We are currently recruiting enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Oldham. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking for flexible work within education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of the teacher, ensuring pupils remain on task with the work that has been set while maintaining a positive and productive learning environment.

The Role

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a range of subjects.
• Manage classroom behaviour and ensure students remain engaged with their learning.
• Support pupils in completing set work.
• Maintain a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Follow the school's safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Reliable, punctual and professional.
• Ideally has experience working with young people in a school, sports coaching, youth work, mentoring or similar setting.
• Confident managing classroom behaviour, including challenging behaviour.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Available to work a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Adaptable and able to build positive relationships with students and staff.

Essential Requirements

• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.
• Two professional references covering the last two years.
• Right to work in the UK.

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay of 110- 140, depending on experience.
• Flexible working to suit your availability.
• Opportunities to work in a variety of welcoming secondary schools across Oldham.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant.
• Opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience and develop your career in education.