Dynamic Cover Supervisor – Secondary Classroom Leader

Milk Education; Manchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay £115–£125/day

Temp-to-perm pathways

APSCo Compliance+ safety standards

Flexible days/hours

Support from personal consultant

School network placements

Training and development

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Chorlton to support welcoming secondary schools on short-term, long-term, or temp-to-perm assignments. Earn £115–£125 per day with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities.

Ideal for graduates, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with experience working with young people who can confidently lead a classroom. You’ll join a supportive secondary school community with strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and high expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, youth work, mentoring or care setting.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom independently.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A calm, confident and adaptable approach.
• A professional presence and ability to establish positive relationships with pupils.

Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of secondary subjects in the absence of the class teacher.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies.
• Keeping students focused, engaged and on task throughout lessons.
• Supporting pupils with their learning and responding appropriately to individual needs.
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons where required.

Skills

Behaviour management

Classroom leadership

Communication

Student engagement

Calm & adaptable

Job description

Milk Education is seeking a Cover Supervisor in Chorlton to support welcoming secondary schools on short-term, long-term, or temp-to-perm assignments. Earn £115–£125 per day with flexible full-time or part-time opportunities.

Ideal for graduates, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with experience working with young people who can confidently lead a classroom. You’ll join a supportive secondary school community with strong focus on wellbeing, inclusion and high expectations.