Cover Supervisor – Get into Teaching – Full-Time – From September 2025
Location: Glossop (High Peak)
Start Date: September 2025
Salary: £90 – £120 per day
Contract: Full-time | Ongoing with potential for permanent roles
Are you considering a rewarding career in teaching but want to gain invaluable classroom experience first? Teaching Personnel is working with a popular secondary school in Glossop to appoint confident, proactive Cover Supervisors who will play a key role in maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of teaching staff.
This is an excellent opportunity for graduates or professionals who are looking to build their experience in education while earning competitive weekly pay and working regular school hours.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will have the chance to enhance your teaching skills, work alongside passionate educators, and gain first-hand exposure to the teaching profession. Many of our Cover Supervisors have successfully transitioned into teacher training or other permanent positions after gaining experience in this role.
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Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise and engage students across various subjects and year groups (Years 7–11)
* Deliver lesson content and ensure that students follow the work left by the absent teacher – no planning or marking required
* Ensure a safe and focused classroom environment, maintaining high expectations of behaviour at all times
* Support students with any questions or difficulties they may encounter during the lesson
* Adhere to school policies and guidelines, promoting a positive and respectful atmosphere
* Assist with general classroom management, including helping students with organisation and concentration
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Ideal Applicants:
* Graduates who are considering a future in teaching (any subject)
* Sports coaches, youth workers, tutors, or anyone with experience working with young people
* Teaching Assistants who are looking to step into a teaching role
* Confident, proactive individuals who can engage and manage a classroom of teenagers
* Those with strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to different teaching styles and classroom environments
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Why Work With Us?
* Full support and training to ensure you feel confident in your role, including classroom management strategies
* Weekly pay via PAYE – no umbrella deductions
* Long-term and flexible opportunities that can fit around your commitments
* Clear route into teacher training through our Future Teachers programme, helping you become a qualified teacher after gaining experience
* Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant who will guide you throughout your time in the role and beyond
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.
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