Cover Supervisor
Location: Stockport
Pay: £90 – £105 per day
About the Role
Teaching Personnel are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisor to join our agency and support a range of secondary schools across Stockport. This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in maintaining high standards of learning and behaviour.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during short-term teacher absences, ensuring students remain focused, engaged, and on task. You will deliver pre-prepared work, follow school guidelines, and help maintain a positive classroom environment. No lesson planning is required, making this the perfect stepping stone into a career in education.
You do not need to be a qualified teacher – this Cover Supervisor role is ideal for graduates, teaching assistants, mentors, coaches, or anyone with relevant experience supporting young people.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise lessons across a wide range of subjects in secondary schools.
Ensure students complete the work set and maintain a productive learning atmosphere.
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Provide feedback to teachers regarding student progress or behaviour.
Support the wider school community when needed.
Requirements
Strong communication and organisational skills.
Ability to manage groups of students and maintain discipline.
A flexible, proactive, and reliable approach to work.
Previous experience working with young people (school-based experience is desirable).
A degree or relevant qualification is beneficial but not essential.
Why Join Us?
No teaching qualification required – perfect for those beginning a career as a Cover Supervisor.
Flexible working options to fit your availability and lifestyle.
Access to a wide network of secondary schools in Stockport and surrounding areas.
Competitive daily pay with weekly payments.
A dedicated consultant to help you secure the right opportunities.
Professional development and training to help you grow as a Cover Supervisor.
Pathways to permanent roles and long-term careers in education.
Pension scheme included.
Free parking at all schools.
If you are confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people in Stockport secondary schools, apply today. Please attach your CV, and we will be in touch if you are shortlisted for a Cover Supervisor position.
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.
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