Job Description
Cover Supervisors Required – Secondary Schools | Tameside & Surrounding Areas | September Start
Are you looking to gain experience in secondary schools or take the next step towards a career in teaching? We are currently recruiting confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Tameside and the surrounding areas from September.
This role is ideal for graduates, aspiring teachers, or experienced school staff looking for flexible work within education.
About the Role:As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You will deliver pre-set work, ensure students remain on task, and manage classroom behaviour effectively.
This is not a teaching role, but strong classroom presence and confidence managing groups of students are essential.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 opportunities available)
* Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials set by teaching staff
* Ensure pupils remain engaged and complete set work
* Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
* Respond to any immediate issues or incidents appropriately
* Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons
* Uphold safeguarding procedures at all times
Who We’re Looking For:
* Experience working with young people (schools, tutoring, coaching, youth work, etc.)
* Strong behaviour management and confidence leading a classroom
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Calm, professional, and adaptable approach
* A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
* Degree-level education is desirable but not essential
* Willingness to travel across Tameside
Ideal For:
* Graduates considering a career in teaching
* Aspiring teachers seeking classroom experience before teacher training
* Teaching Assistants looking to progress
* Individuals with coaching, mentoring, or youth work backgrounds
What We Offer:
* Competitive daily rates of pay
* Flexible working options (full-time, part-time, or ad hoc)
* Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
* Experience across a range of secondary schools
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* CPD and training opportunities to support your development
Why Become a Cover Supervisor?
* Gain valuable classroom experience in secondary schools
* Develop behaviour management and leadership skills
* Build confidence working with young people
* Create pathways into teacher training and education careers
Location:Secondary schools across Tameside, including Ashton-under-Lyne, Hyde, Dukinfield, Stalybridge, Denton and Gorton.
Apply Now:Start your journey in education this September. Apply today to join our team of Cover Supervisors supporting secondary schools across Tameside.
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.