Smile Education are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and forward‑thinking secondary school in Manchester to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors. There are multiple opportunities available, offering excellent flexibility to suit full‑time or part‑time availability.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience within a supportive school environment that places children first and values strong character, consistency, and professionalism.
Role Overview
As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising pre‑set lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher. You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning, ensuring pupils remain engaged, on task, and working productively.
Work is available from one to five days per week, depending on your availability.
The School
This is a welcoming secondary school that looks for punctuality, professionalism, and confidence above all else. The school believes that presence, consistency, and a calm but firm approach are essential when working with young people.
Qualifications are valued, but attitude, reliability, and confidence are considered more important than formal experience alone.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
Maintain a positive, structured, and productive learning environment
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensure students stay on task and complete set work
Support students of varying abilities, including SEND where required
Promote a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
Provide feedback to teaching staff where appropriate
Uphold safeguarding expectations and school ethos
Requirements
The successful candidate will:
Have recent experience working with children or young people
Be punctual, professional, and confident in their approach
Be comfortable leading groups of secondary‑aged students
Demonstrate strong communication and behaviour management skills
Be adaptable, resilient, and proactive
Have the right to work in the UK
Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one)Experience in schools, mentoring, coaching, tuition, youth work, or similar backgrounds is highly suitable.
Pay & Benefits
£95–£110 per day, depending on experience
Long‑term, stable placements
Full‑time roles with part‑time flexibility
Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
Ongoing guidance and professional support
Excellent opportunity for those considering teacher training
Safeguarding & Compliance
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete full compliance checks, including:
Enhanced DBS
Barred List & Prohibited List checks
Right to work verification
Qualification and reference checksAll staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest professional standards.
Apply Now
If you are a confident and reliable Cover Supervisor looking for flexible or long‑term work in secondary schools across Manchester, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with Smile Education or send your CV and Cover Letter to (url removed)
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications