Job Description
Start date: September 2025
Salary: £90 – £130 a day
Contract Type: Part-time (Mon/Wed/Fri)
Location: Stockport
New Directions is working with a secondary school in Stockport looking for a cover supervisor to join their team on a part-time basis. This part-time role is currently for Monday, Wednesday and Friday (with some flexibility).
Cover Supervisor Role:
1. Supervise students during short-term teacher absences
2. Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure student engagement
3. Manage classroom behaviour and foster a positive learning environment
4. Offer guidance and support to students as needed
5. Work collaboratively with school staff to ensure seamless lesson transitions
Cover supervisor requirements:
6. Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor
7. A confident and approachable demeanour
8. Strong classroom management abilities
9. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
10. Flexibility and adaptability to work across various classroom settings and subjects
11. A genuine commitment to supporting students’ learning and overall well-being
What New Directions Education Ltd offers:
12. A dedicated and expert Account Manager
13. Regular and varied supply work
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Potential long-term teaching roles
16. Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
17. A network of branches across the UK
18. Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
19. Recommend-a-friend scheme
20. Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry
We are fully committed to the protection of children and vulnerable adults. All applicants must undertake a full enhanced DBS (formerly CRB) check.
Please select Apply Now to enquire about this job vacancy with New Directions Education Ltd, Manchester branch.
New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.