Secondary Cover Supervisor

Academics; Pontarfynach; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Academics is seeking a Secondary Cover Supervisor for Chester with immediate start available. You will supervise pupils across various secondary classrooms, deliver pre-prepared work, and support learning while maintaining a positive environment.

This role offers daily calls, short-term bookings, or ongoing long-term placements, with DBS compliance a requirement. The position is ideal for experienced cover supervisors, graduates, sports coaches, or youth workers seeking classroom management

Qualifications

• Experience working with teenagers or young people in educational, youth work, sports coaching, or mentoring environments.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils across diverse secondary classrooms and maintain a productive learning environment.
• Deliver set work and materials provided by the absent teacher.
• Support students with queries and help manage group dynamics.
• Be flexible to work on immediate daily calls, short-term bookings, or long-term placements.

Skills

Classroom management

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - Chester - 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 immediate long‑term opportunities at supportive secondary schools across Chester.

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 an immediate start in Chester, we want to hear from you today.

Role Overview

• Classroom Management: Step into diverse secondary classrooms across Chester 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 Chester.
• 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