Job Description
* Cover Supervisor
* Wigan
* Posted 5 hours ago
* Applications have closed
Bridge Education
Cover Supervisors Wanted – Wigan Area (Secondary Schools)
Location:
Wigan and surrounding areas
School Type:
Secondary Schools (KS3 & KS4)
Start Date:
September 2025
Job Type:
Full-time, part-time, and flexible day-to-day cover
Are you confident in leading a classroom? Are you considering a career in teaching or education?
We are currently recruiting
enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors
to work in a variety of
secondary schools across the Wigan area
. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to gain valuable experience in a classroom setting, support young people, or take the first steps toward a teaching career.
About The Role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-prepared lessons to classes in the absence of the regular teacher. You do not need to be a qualified teacher—your role is to
supervise
,
engage
, and
support
students while ensuring a calm and productive learning environment.
Your Daily Duties Will Include
* Delivering and managing pre-set work provided by the class teacher
* Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with the school's policy
* Providing brief feedback to teaching staff after lessons
* Ensuring pupils stay on task and work to the best of their abilities
* Supporting pupils as needed during lessons, particularly lower-ability or SEN students
What We're Looking For
We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including:
* University graduates (particularly in subjects like English, Maths, Science, Humanities, or Sports)
* Youth workers, coaches, tutors, or support workers
* Former teaching assistants or learning mentors looking to take on more responsibility
* Individuals interested in pursuing a PGCE or teaching qualification in the future
Essential Attributes
* Excellent communication and classroom presence
* Confident, adaptable, and calm under pressure
* Strong behaviour management skills
* A genuine passion for working with young people
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to obtain one)
What We Offer
* Competitive daily pay, paid weekly
* Flexible working to fit around your availability
* Opportunities for both short-term and long-term assignments
* Experience across a variety of schools and departments
* On-the-job experience to support future teaching applications
* Ongoing training and professional development
* Dedicated consultant support every step of the way
Why Cover Supervision?
This is a perfect stepping stone into the world of teaching and education. Many of our successful Cover Supervisors have gone on to secure
teacher training placements
and
permanent teaching roles
.
Whether you're looking for flexible work, a consistent long-term role, or experience before teacher training—
we want to hear from you
About Bridge Education
* Bridge Education is a leading recruitment agency which focuses on placing Teachers, Teaching Assistants, HLTAs, Cover Supervisors, and Nursery Nurses into a wide range of schools across the Lancashire, Cumbria, Wigan, Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool. Our experienced and friendly team of recruiters are driven to place you in a school which suits you and supports your career path. This role will provide you with valuable Secondary experience to forward your career.
Bridge Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all supply staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, we will undertake the necessary checks to complete your registration with us, inclusive of a video interview, current references and DBS check.
To Apply
* Please click 'apply' and attach your most recent CV.
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