Location: Stockport
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-time (long-term temporary with permanent potential)
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:15am - 3:30pm
Pay: £95 - £120 per day, depending on experience
Overview:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor to work within a high-achieving secondary school in the heart of Stockport. This school has a welcoming ethos and a well-structured behaviour policy, making it an ideal setting for both experienced support staff and graduates considering a career in education. You will be covering lessons across a variety of subjects in the absence of the regular classroom teacher.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supervise pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4 in a range of subjects
* Ensure students remain on task and engaged in their learning
* Manage behaviour in line with school policy and escalate issues as necessary
* Provide feedback to the relevant subject teachers at the end of each lesson
* Maintain a calm and productive classroom environment
* Support school staff with duties as required (e.g., break/lunch cover)
Who This Role is Ideal For:
* Graduates with an interest in teaching or education
* Individuals with experience in youth work, sports coaching or tutoring
* Experienced Teaching Assistants looking for progression
* Aspiring teachers seeking in-classroom experience before PGCE or teacher training
What the School Offers:
* Clear behaviour systems and a supportive SLT
* Opportunities for CPD and progression into a teacher training route
* On-site parking and excellent transport links
* A welcoming, inclusive staff culture
Essential Criteria:
* Strong communication and organisational skills
* Confidence managing a classroom environment
* Previous experience working with secondary-aged children (paid or voluntary)
* A DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one)
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FA
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