Smile Education is currently working in partnership with a welcoming and forward‑thinking secondary school in Oldham to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors for supply work.
This role is ideal for individuals seeking flexible, day‑to‑day or short‑term supply opportunities, whether you are available one day per week or full‑time. Supply work offers valuable classroom experience within a supportive school environment that puts pupils first and values professionalism, confidence, and consistency.
Role Overview As a Supply Cover Supervisor, you will supervise pre‑set lessons across KS3 and KS4 during short‑term teacher absences. You will help maintain continuity of learning, ensuring students remain engaged, on task, and working productively throughout the school day.
Bookings may range from single‑day cover to short blocks, depending on school requirements and your availability.
The School This is a welcoming secondary school in Oldham that places strong importance on punctuality, professionalism, and presence. The school values confidence and the ability to manage classrooms calmly and effectively more than formal teaching qualifications alone.
While qualifications and school experience are welcomed, attitude, reliability, and a confident approach are considered essential for success in supply roles.
Key Responsibilities
Supervise pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
Maintain a calm, positive, and structured learning environment
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensure students stay focused and complete set work
Support pupils of varying abilities, including SEND where required
Promote a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
Provide brief feedback to school staff where appropriate
Uphold safeguarding standards and the school’s ethos at all timesRequirements The successful candidate will:
Have recent experience working with children or young people
Be punctual, professional, and confident
Feel 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, tutoring, coaching, mentoring, youth work, or similar roles is highly suitable for supply Cover Supervisor work.
Pay & Benefits
£95–£110 per day, depending on experience
Flexible supply work to fit around your availability
Opportunity to work within a supportive secondary school in Oldham
Ongoing support from experienced education consultants
Excellent experience for those considering teacher trainingSafeguarding & 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 seeking flexible supply work in a secondary school in Oldham, 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