Graduate Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education - Manchester; Salford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is looking for candidates to join their Cover Supervisor Training Programme in Salford. The programme offers the opportunity to gain classroom experience and develop skills essential for guiding lessons. Applicants should be confident leaders, experienced in supporting young people, and eligible for a DBS check. The role provides excellent training and support in a positive learning environment.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates paid weekly

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

FREE professional development training

Generous referral bonus scheme

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience in a sports coaching, mentoring, or similar role.
• Ability to provide suitable references and a valid DBS Check.
• Must hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Guide lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Support the learning and development of young people.

Skills

Natural leadership

Experience supporting young people

Confidence in guiding lessons

Job description

Launch Your Classroom Career with Vision for Education's Cover Supervisor Training Programme!

Ready to take your first step into education? Our comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme, developed in partnership with North East Partnership SCITT, is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and classroom strategies you need to thrive.

Over the past year, this programme has seen outstanding success, with many participants securing long‑term placements—and even permanent roles—thanks to glowing feedback from schools.

We're proud to partner with a network of supportive schools across Greater Manchester, where you'll have the chance to develop hands‑on experience in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Requirements

• Be a natural leader with the confidence to guide a lesson in the teacher's absence.
• Have experience of supporting young people in either a sports coaching, mentor or similar role.
• Able to provide suitable references, a valid DBS Check and hold the Right to Work in the UK.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market‑leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high‑quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in‑house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers' Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Vision for Education does 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.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Fin Mills on or email.