Secondary Cover Supervisor

Academics; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking confident, energetic individuals to join its Wirral-based pool as Secondary Cover Supervisors. You will supervise classes, deliver set work, and draw on transferable skills from sports coaching or youth work to engage pupils aged 11-16.

This role offers flexible daily bookings or longer placements across supportive secondary schools in The Wirral, with emphasis on strong presence, authority, and clear communication to maintain a productive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with teenagers in sports coaching, outdoor leadership, youth clubs, mentoring or outreach.
• Strong presence, natural authority, excellent communication, resilience, and group-management skills.
• Willingness to work across different secondary schools in The Wirral and adapt to changing environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pupils aged 11-16 and manage behavior to maintain a productive atmosphere.
• Deliver set work left by absent teachers and ensure it is completed effectively.
• Leverage sports coaching or youth work experience to build rapport and motivate learners.

Skills

Strong presence

Authority

Excellent communication

Resilience

Group management

Job description

Secondary Cover Supervisor - The Wirral - Immediate Start

Academics, a reputable education recruitment agency, is seeking confident, energetic, and proactive individuals to work as a Secondary Cover Supervisor across supportive secondary schools in The Wirral.

If you have experience leading sports teams, coaching young people, managing youth groups, or mentoring teenagers, your transferable skills-such as authority, communication, engagement, and group management-are in high demand in the classroom. This role offers an ideal bridge into secondary education, allowing you to manage classrooms and gain valuable experience without needing Qualified Teacher Status. Whether you want flexible daily work around your coaching schedule or ongoing full-time placements, we want to hear from you today.

Role Overview

Classroom & Group Leadership: Step into secondary classrooms across The Wirral to supervise pupils aged 11-16, manage behavior, and maintain a disciplined, productive atmosphere.

Deliver Set Work: Ensure that predefined lesson plans and tasks set by absent teachers are carried out effectively by students.

Transferable Skills in Action: Utilize your sports coaching or youth work experience to build rapport quickly, command respect, and motivate young people.

Flexibility & Immediate Work: Take advantage of flexible daily morning bookings, short-term assignments, or long-term block placements.

Requirements

Background: Proven experience working with teenagers in sports coaching, outdoor leadership, youth clubs, mentoring, or community outreach.

Key Skills: Strong presence, natural authority, excellent communication, resilience, and high confidence in group management.

Adaptability: An enthusiastic, proactive mindset when stepping into different secondary school environments across The Wirral.

Compliance: An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to apply immediately).

Why Join Academics?

Immediate Availability: Fast-track your registration and start working in local Wirral schools as soon as compliance is complete.

Flexible Shifts: Easily balance school hours with evening or weekend coaching and youth work commitments.

Competitive Pay: Earn competitive daily rates paid weekly via a simple online timesheet system.

Career Growth: The ultimate stepping stone for aspiring PE teachers, sports mentors, or educational professionals considering future 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.