Graduate Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Eccles; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational staffing provider in the UK is seeking Cover Supervisors to supervise classes in partner secondary schools. Ideal candidates will have a degree or relevant qualification, experience with young people, and strong communication skills. This role offers flexible working hours and competitive pay of £90-£100 per day, along with ongoing training and support for career advancement in education.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Dedicated consultant support

Clear progression routes into teaching

Qualifications

• Experience working or volunteering with children or young people.
• Keen to learn and ready to embrace new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre-prepared work.
• Maintain a calm, focused, and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and engagement.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Education

Degree or relevant qualification

GCSEs in English and Maths

Job description

Our partner secondary schools in Salford are looking for enthusiastic, motivated, and confident individuals to join their teams as Cover Supervisors ASAP.

This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or aspiring teachers who want to gain valuable, school-based experience before moving into teacher training, SEND roles, pastoral positions, or educational psychology.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons in the absence of the class teacher, delivering pre-prepared work.
• Maintain a calm, focused, and productive learning environment.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Support students with their learning, keeping them on task.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and engagement.
• Gain hands‑on experience across a range of subjects and year groups.

Why this role is great for you

You’ll receive full training, access to ongoing CPD, and support from experienced education professionals. It’s the perfect introduction to classroom management and daily school life.

We're looking for people who are

Confident, proactive, and passionate about working with young people.

Strong communicators who can inspire and motivate students.

Professional, organised, and reliable with a flexible approach.

Keen to learn and ready to embrace new challenges.

Application requirements

• Experience working or volunteering with children or young people.
• A degree or relevant qualification.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths.

About our schools

Our partner schools are inclusive, supportive, and committed to staff development. They pride themselves on creating positive relationships and helping every student succeed.

What’s on offer

• Flexible full‑time or part‑time work.
• Competitive pay: £90‑£100 per day (depending on experience).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Dedicated consultant support.
• Clear progression routes into teacher training or permanent roles.

How to apply

Send your CV along with a short statement explaining why you’re interested in the role and your future career aspirations in education.

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

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.

Safeguarding and training

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’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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