Cover Supervisor – Pupil Referral Unit (PRU)
📍 Oldham | 🕒 Full-Time | 📅 Start: Monday 19th January or ASAP
Are you calm under pressure, resilient, and passionate about making a real difference to young people who need it most? We are seeking a dedicated and confident Cover Supervisor to join a Pupil Referral Unit (PRU) in Oldham on a full-time basis.
This is a rewarding and challenging role supporting pupils with severe behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, many of whom require strong structure, consistency, and positive role modelling to re-engage with education.
The Role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absence, delivering pre-planned work, and maintaining a safe and structured learning environment. You will play a key role in supporting pupils’ behaviour, de-escalating challenging situations, and building positive relationships that help students succeed.
Key Responsibilities:
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Supervise pupils and deliver pre-set lessons
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Manage and respond confidently to challenging behaviour
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Build positive, trusting relationships with pupils
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Support pupils with emotional and behavioural needs
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Maintain a safe, calm, and structured learning environment
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Follow safeguarding, behaviour, and PRU policies at all times
Requirements:
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Experience working with challenging behaviour, PRUs, SEND, SEMH, youth work, or similar settings (essential)
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Strong behaviour management and de-escalation skills
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A resilient, patient, and empathetic approach
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Ability to remain calm and professional in high-pressure situations
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Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
What’s On Offer:
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A full-time, long-term position with the potential for permanence
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Competitive daily pay
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Ongoing support from experienced education professionals
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A chance to make a genuine, lasting impact on young people’s lives
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Immediate start available
If you’re looking for a meaningful role where no two days are the same, and where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you