Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools
Pay: £100-£120 per day
Start Date: February 2026
Location: Birkenhead
Contract: Full-time & Part-time, Ongoing
What we offer you
Competitive daily pay: £100-£120
Flexible holiday scheme
Pension contribution
Free training & CPD including safeguarding and behaviour management
A dedicated consultant focused on finding the right cover opportunities
Ongoing support with short-term, long-term and potential temp-to-perm optionsProspero Teaching are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools on the Wirral from February. These roles are ideal for confident individuals who enjoy working with young people, maintaining classroom structure and supporting learning in the absence of the class teacher.
Cover Supervisor roles are available on a day-to-day, short-term and longer-term basis, offering flexibility while providing consistent work in local Wirral schools.
The role
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-set work and ensuring pupils remain on task. You'll be responsible for maintaining a positive learning environment, managing behaviour in line with school policies and providing feedback to teaching and pastoral staff as required. Schools are looking for reliable, adaptable Cover Supervisors who can step into different classrooms with confidence.
Responsibilities
Supervising whole classes during planned and unplanned teacher absences
Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions
Managing classroom behaviour and engagement
Ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment
Supporting pupils to remain focused and on task
Liaising with teaching and pastoral staff when required
Following safeguarding and school procedures at all timesAbout the opportunities
Cover Supervisor roles across multiple Wirral secondary schools
Flexible work to suit full-time or part-time availability
Clear behaviour policies and supportive staff teams
Easily accessible from Birkenhead, Wallasey, Heswall and surrounding Wirral areasThe ideal candidate
Experience working with young people (essential)
Confident classroom presence and strong behaviour management
Reliable, adaptable and well-organised
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Calm, professional and flexible approach
Good understanding of safeguarding in schoolsSafeguarding
Prospero Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full vetting procedures.
How to apply
If you're a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor looking for flexible work on the Wirral from February, we'd love to hear from you.
Please apply with your updated CV and a member of the Prospero Teaching team will be in touch.
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