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Cover Supervisor New


Teaching Personnel

£95 - 120 per day

St Helens

Permanent | Full Time

27/05/2026

No

Location: St Helens & Surrounding Areas
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Type: Full-time and flexible opportunities available
Employer: Teaching Personnel


Teaching Personnel are currently seeking Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in St Helens and surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for confident and adaptable individuals who have previous experience working in school settings and can effectively manage a classroom in the absence of the class teacher.


  • Supervise whole classes during teacher absence
  • Deliver pre-set lessons and ensure students remain on task
  • Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
  • Manage classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
  • Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and progress

  • Previous experience working in a secondary school setting is essential
  • Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a classroom
  • Ability to engage and motivate students of varying abilities
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • A calm, professional, and flexible approach

  • Opportunities across a variety of local secondary schools
  • Competitive pay rates
  • Flexible working options to suit your availability
  • Ongoing support from your dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
  • Access to CPD and professional development

Teaching Personnel is the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, supporting education professionals in finding rewarding roles. You will benefit from our expertise, strong school partnerships, and ongoing career support.


If you are a Cover Supervisor with a passion for education and are looking for your next opportunity in St Helens, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with Teaching Personnel and take the next step in your education career.

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.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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