School Cover Supervisor

Vision for Education Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent daily rates (PAYE)

Pension contributions

CPD to support professional growth

Dedicated consultant

Job summary

Vision for Education are partnering with a secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire to appoint a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor for a full-time role commencing September 2026. This position offers the chance to gain valuable classroom experience in a supportive school environment.

The role covers KS3/KS4, supervising classes during staff absences, delivering planned lessons and maintaining engagement. A degree is desirable but not essential; training and ongoing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Experience working with children or young people in roles such as coaching, tutoring or mentoring.
• A degree is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 during short-term absences.
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils to stay engaged and on task throughout the day.
• Full training and ongoing support will be provided to develop classroom and behaviour management skills.

Skills

Communication

Classroom management

Experience with children

Education

Degree desirable

Job description

Classroom Cover Supervisor - Blackburn, Lancashire

Vision for Education are working in partnership with a secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire to appoint a dedicated Classroom Cover Supervisor for a full-time role starting in September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity to join a welcoming school with a strong commitment to academic achievement, positive behaviour and outstanding pastoral care.

Have you previously worked with children or young people?

Have you worked as a sports coach and are looking to gain experience in a secondary school?

Are you considering a career in teaching and would like to develop your classroom experience?

The Role

The successful Classroom Cover Supervisor will work across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4), supervising classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment and ensure pupils remain engaged and on task throughout the school day.

This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2026, offering an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive secondary school environment.

You do not need to hold a teaching qualification, but you must have experience working with children or young people in a role such as sports coaching, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, support work or voluntary work.

Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you develop effective classroom and behaviour management skills.

The School

This secondary school in Blackburn, Lancashire has high expectations for its students and is committed to providing a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

The school has a strong commitment to both staff and student development, creating a supportive environment where everyone is encouraged to succeed.

Staff benefit from supportive leadership, professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school that values ambition, teamwork and high-quality education.

Requirements

• A passion for working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and classroom management skills.
• Experience working with young people in any capacity, such as sports coaching, youth work, mentoring, tutoring or support work.
• A degree is desirable but not essential.
• An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

What we offer

• Excellent daily rates paid using the PAYE system. (Daily rate is subject to your scale rate, experience in role and qualifications, which will be discussed at the point of registration.)
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability).
• Social and networking events.
• Pension contributions.
• CPD to help with your professional development.
• Access to a dedicated consultant.

About us

We are a market-leading education supply agency committed to the development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality educators.

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