Cover Supervisor

Location: Salford, Greater Manchester
Positions Available: Full-time and Part-time
Start Dates: Ongoing

We are seeking to appoint professional, dependable, and confident Cover Supervisors to support a number of secondary schools across Salford. These positions are well suited to individuals with strong transferable skills and a sound understanding of the UK secondary education system.

Cover Supervisors play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absence by supervising classes, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring that pupils remain focused on pre-set work.

• Supervising whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials in line with school policies
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and maintaining a positive learning environment
• Supporting pupils to engage with learning activities and complete assigned tasks
• Liaising professionally with teaching and pastoral staff as required
• Upholding safeguarding, health and safety, and school procedures at all times

The successful candidate will:

• Have a good working knowledge of the UK secondary school system
• Demonstrate strong communication, organisation, and classroom management skills
• Be confident working with pupils aged 11–16 (or 11–18, depending on school)
• Show adaptability, resilience, and professionalism in a school setting
• Have experience working with young people or in a role requiring leadership and authority
• Hold an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the Update Service, or be willing to obtain one

A formal teaching qualification is not required; however, relevant experience within education or youth-focused environments is highly desirable.

• Opportunities to work across a range of secondary schools in Salford
• A structured introduction to school systems and expectations
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education team
• Valuable experience for those considering initial teacher training or further education roles
• Competitive rates of pay, commensurate with experience

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
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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