Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Are you looking for a flexible role within education where you can make a positive impact on young people's learning?

A friendly and supportive secondary school in Cheadle, Stockport is seeking confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join their team on a flexible basis. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or individuals with transferable skills who are passionate about working with young people.

Whether you're looking for work around other commitments or keen to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training, this role offers flexibility and professional development within a rewarding school environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising lessons in the absence of the classroom teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with their learning and follow the work that has been set.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-planned lessons across a variety of subject areas.
• Manage classroom behaviour and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Ensure students stay on task and complete assigned work.
• Support students with questions relating to lesson instructions.
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress, behaviour, and lesson outcomes.
• Uphold school policies and contribute to the wider school community.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience working with young people, or transferable experience from coaching, mentoring, tutoring, youth work, or similar backgrounds.
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Are confident leading a classroom and managing behaviour effectively.
• Can remain calm, professional, and adaptable in different situations.
• Have a genuine interest in supporting students' education and development.
• Hold a degree or relevant experience (desirable but not essential).

What We Offer

• Flexible working patterns to suit your availability.
• Competitive daily rates of pay.
• Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Ongoing support and guidance from an experienced school team.
• Access to professional development and training opportunities.
• A fantastic stepping stone into teaching, education, or youth-based careers.

Apply Today

If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and looking for a rewarding role within a secondary school setting, we'd love to hear from you.

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role to

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are encouraged.

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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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