Unqualified Secondary School Teacher

Vision for Education - Manchester; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An education recruitment agency in Manchester is offering a comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme aimed at equipping trainees with necessary skills and strategies. The program provides opportunities for hands-on experience and aims to support participants in securing roles in schools across Greater Manchester. Applicants should possess leadership qualities, relevant experience, and be prepared for necessary background checks.

Benefits

Excellent daily rates

Guaranteed pay scheme

Pension contributions

Free professional development training

Generous refer-a-friend bonus

Ongoing consultancy support

Qualifications

• Confidence to guide a lesson in the teacher's absence.
• Experience in roles such as sports coaching or mentoring.
• Ability to provide suitable references and hold a valid DBS Check.

Responsibilities

• Guide lessons in the teacher's absence.
• Support students in a variety of educational settings.

Skills

Natural leadership

Experience supporting young people

Job description

Launch Your Classroom Career with Vision for Education's Cover Supervisor Training Programme!

Ready to take your first step into education? Our comprehensive Cover Supervisor Training Programme, developed in partnership with North East Partnership SCITT, is designed to equip you with the skills, confidence, and classroom strategies you need to thrive.

Over the past year, this programme has seen outstanding success, with many participants securing long-term placements and even permanent roles thanks to glowing feedback from schools.

We are proud to partner with a network of supportive schools across Greater Manchester, where you'll have the chance to develop hands-on experience in a welcoming and encouraging environment.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of Trainee Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Be a natural leader with the confidence to guide a lesson in the teacher's absence.
• Have experience supporting young people in roles such as sports coaching, mentoring, or similar.
• Be able to provide suitable references, hold a valid DBS Check, and have the Right to Work in the UK.

Vision for Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities seriously. All staff we register will undergo thorough interviewing and referencing checks and must hold, or be willing to obtain, an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About Vision for Education

Vision for Education is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches nationwide, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary, and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Vision for Education offers

As a valued employee, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly via our in-house Payroll team using PAYE.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and criteria).
• Pension contributions (after a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR regulations to ensure fair pay and conditions.
• Free professional development training, including Team Teach, safeguarding, and child protection updates.
• Generous refer-a-friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant.

We do not discriminate based on age, gender, race, religion, disability, or sexual orientation and welcome applications from all community sections.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information or an informal chat, please contact Fin Mills at (phone number removed) or email (url removed).