Secondary Cover Supervisor

Teaching Personnel; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading educational staffing agency in Liverpool is seeking cover teachers to support secondary schools during staff absences. Ideal for qualified teachers or recent graduates, the role offers flexibility and competitive pay, along with opportunities for professional development. Successful candidates will maintain classroom discipline, adapt to various school environments, and provide feedback on lessons. DBS check is required.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive daily rates

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Legal right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across various subjects.
• Maintain classroom order and uphold school behaviour policies.
• Adapt to different school environments.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Professionalism

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Secondary schools in Liverpool and the surrounding area are seeking reliable, adaptable, and confident cover teachers to support with planned and unplanned staff absences. These flexible roles are ideal for qualified teachers looking to work across a range of schools and subjects, without the added responsibilities of planning and marking.

This is a great opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to gain varied experience and build strong local school connections. We also accept application from educators with previous Cover Supervisor experience or recent university graduates looking to start a career in teaching.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-set lessons across a variety of subjects (Key Stages 3–4; Key Stage 5 may be available depending on experience).
• Maintain classroom order and uphold school behaviour policies.
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task.
• Adapt to different school environments with confidence and professionalism.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff at the end of the day.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is desired but not essential.
• Experience teaching in UK secondary schools.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Flexible, punctual, and professional.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).
• Legal right to work in the UK.

What’s on Offer

• Flexible work that fits around your schedule.
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly.
• A wide range of placements in local schools.
• Opportunities for long-term roles and subject-specific cover.
• Ongoing support and access to professional development.

If you fit our requirements or looking to start your teaching career, apply now!

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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.

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