Smile Education is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and forward‑thinking secondary school in Oldham to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors for supply work.
This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, day‑to‑day or short‑term supply opportunities, whether you are available one day per week or full‑time. Supply work offers valuable classroom experience within a supportive school environment that puts pupils first and values professionalism, confidence, and consistency.
Role Overview As a Supply Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pre‑set lessons across KS3 and KS4 during short‑term teacher absences. You will help maintain continuity of learning, ensuring students remain engaged, on task, and working productively throughout the school day.
Bookings may range from single‑day cover to short blocks, depending on school requirements and your availability.
The School This is a welcoming secondary school in Oldham that places strong importance on punctuality, professionalism, and presence. The school values confidence and the ability to manage classrooms calmly and effectively more than formal teaching qualifications alone.
While qualifications and school experience are welcomed, attitude, reliability, and a confident approach are considered essential for success in supply roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
- Maintain a calm, positive, and structured learning environment
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Ensure students stay focused and complete set work
- Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND where required
- Promote a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
- Provide brief feedback to school staff where appropriate
- Uphold safeguarding standards and the school’s ethos at all times
Requirements The successful candidate will:
- Have recent experience working with children or young people
- Be punctual, professional, and confident
- Feel comfortable leading groups of secondary‑aged students
- Demonstrate strong communication and behaviour management skills
- Be adaptable, resilient, and proactive
- Have the right to work in the UK
- Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one)
Experience in
schools, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar roles is highly suitable for supply Cover Supervisor work.
Pay & Benefits
- £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
- Flexible supply work to fit around your availability
- Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school in Oldham
- Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
- Excellent experience for those considering teacher training
Safeguarding & Compliance Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete full compliance checks, including:
- Enhanced DBS
- Barred List & Prohibited List checks
- Right to work verification
- Qualification and reference checks
All staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest professional standards.
Apply Now If you are a
confident and reliable Cover Supervisor seeking
flexible supply work in a secondary school in Oldham, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with
Smile Education or send your
CV and Cover Letter to
jakson@smile-education.co.uk.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
