You are using the web browser we don't support. Please upgrade or use a different browser to improve your experience.
"icon arrow top"

Cover Supervisor


Teaching Personnel

Market related

Old Trafford

Temporary | Full Time

01/07/2026

No

Cover Supervisor

Overview of the role:

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting full-time Cover Supervisors for a range of secondary schools in and around the Old Trafford area of Manchester. With several vacancies available, these roles are ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced education professionals. We are looking for individuals with previous experience working as a cover supervisor or in a similar education-based role.

Successful candidates will be responsible for supervising classes in the absence of the regular teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment.

These cover supervisor roles are for September start with the potential to continue throughout the whole academic year and possibly go on to a permanent school-based contract.

Pay: £95 -  £110 per day dependent on experience, qualifications and specific school.

Duties:

  • Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials in the absence of the classroom teacher.
  • Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
  • Ensure students remain on task and complete assigned work.
  • Create and maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
  • Support students with questions relating to the set work.
  • Record attendance and report any behavioural or safeguarding concerns.
  • Work across a variety of subjects and year groups as required.

Qualifications/ Experience:

  • Previous experience working with young people in an educational setting is desirable
  • Degree-level education is advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong classroom management and communication skills.
  • Confident leading groups of students and managing behaviour effectively.
  • Adaptable, professional, and reliable approach to work.
  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why choose Teaching Personnel:

  • Competitive weekly pay through PAYE.
  • Access to a dedicated education recruitment consultant.
  • Flexible working opportunities to suit your availability.
  • Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience across a range of schools.
  • Free access to CPD and professional development courses.
  • Potential routes into teacher training and permanent school-based roles.
  • Ongoing support throughout your placement and beyond.
  • Access to a wide network of secondary schools across Greater Manchester.

If you are looking to build your experience within education and make a positive impact on students' learning, apply today to join Teaching Personnel as a Cover Supervisor in the Old Trafford area. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and successful candidates will be contacted accordingly.

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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.