Secondary Cover Supervisor

Academics; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate availability

Flexible schedule

Competitive daily pay

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Secondary Cover Supervisor for The Wirral with flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities. The role involves supervising pupils, delivering set work, and supporting student learning across multiple schools.

Immediate start available for suitable candidates, including graduates, sports coaches, or youth workers seeking classroom experience. Candidate attributes include confidence managing groups, strong interpersonal skills, and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with teenagers or young people in educational, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils across diverse secondary classrooms and maintain order.
• Deliver set work and ensure lesson plans are followed.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Adaptability

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - The Wirral - Immediate Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking an adaptable, confident, and proactive Secondary Cover Supervisor for flexible daily supply, short-term, and long-term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across The Wirral.

Cover Supervisors play a vital role in maintaining classroom continuity and supporting student learning when regular teaching staff are absent. This position is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors, recent Graduates, Sports Coaches, or Youth Workers looking to gain valuable classroom management experience without the need for Qualified Teacher Status. If you are looking for flexible shifts or ongoing placements in The Wirral, we want to hear from you today.

Role Overview

• Classroom Management: Step into diverse secondary classrooms across The Wirral to supervise pupils, keep students focused on set tasks, and maintain order.
• Deliver Set Work: Ensure that predefined lesson plans and learning resources provided by the absent teacher are delivered effectively.
• Flexibility & Immediate Work: Work on your terms-take advantage of immediate daily morning calls, short-term bookings, or ongoing long-term block placements.
• Student Support: Assist pupils with queries, manage group dynamics, and maintain a positive, productive learning environment.

Requirements

• Experience: Background working with teenagers or young people in educational, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring environments.
• Key Skills: High confidence managing group dynamics, strong interpersonal skills, natural authority, and effective communication.
• Adaptability: A resilient, enthusiastic approach to stepping into new secondary school environments across The Wirral.
• Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).

Why Join Academics?

• Immediate Availability: Start working as soon as your compliance checks are complete.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Choose full-time or part-time days that fit around your lifestyle.
• Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a straightforward online timesheet system.
• Career Progression: Gain hands-on secondary school experience, perfect for aspiring teachers considering PGCE/SCITT routes.

Academics is committed to safeguarding children. All candidates must pass enhanced background checks.

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.