Job description
Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools
Pay: £100-£120 per day
Start Date: February 2026
Location: Birkenhead
Contract: Full-time & Part-time, Ongoing
What we offer you
1. Competitive daily pay: £100-£120
2. Flexible holiday scheme
3. Pension contribution
4. Free training & CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
5. A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right cover opportunities
6. Ongoing support with short-term, long-term and potential temp-to-perm options
Prospero Teaching are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools on the Wirral from February. These roles are ideal for confident individuals who enjoy working with young people, maintaining classroom structure and supporting learning in the absence of the class teacher.
Cover Supervisor roles are available on a day-to-day, short-term and longer-term basis, offering flexibility while providing consistent work in local Wirral schools.
The role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-set work and ensuring pupils remain on task. You’ll be responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, managing behaviour in line with school policies and providing feedback to teaching and pastoral staff as required. Schools are looking for reliable, adaptable Cover Supervisors who can step into different classrooms with confidence.
Responsibilities
7. Supervising whole classes during planned and unplanned teacher absences
8. Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
9. Managing classroom behaviour and engagement
10. Ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment
11. Supporting pupils to remain focused and on task
12. Liaising with teaching and pastoral staff when required
13. Following safeguarding and school procedures at all times
About the opportunities
14. Cover Supervisor roles across multiple Wirral secondary schools
15. Flexible work to suit full-time or part-time availability
16. Clear behaviour policies and supportive staff teams
17. Easily accessible from Birkenhead, Wallasey, Heswall and surrounding Wirral areas
The ideal candidate
18. Experience working with young people (essential)
19. Confident classroom presence and strong behaviour management
20. Reliable, adaptable and well-organised
21. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
22. Calm, professional and flexible approach
23. Good understanding of safeguarding in schools
Safeguarding
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.
How to apply
If you’re a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work on the Wirral from February, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the Prospero Teaching team will be in touch.
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