Location: Tameside, Gorton & Denton
Start Date: September
⏰ Job Type: Flexible / Full-time / Part-time
Pay: £100 – £120 per day (depending on experience)
About the Role
We are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to manage classrooms during teacher absences. You will supervise students and ensure they remain focused on pre-set work.
This role is ideal for individuals with school or youth experience who are considering a future in teaching.
Key Responsibilities
✨ Supervise classes in the absence of the teacher
✨ Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials
✨ Ensure students stay on task and engaged
✨ Manage classroom behaviour confidently
✨ Provide feedback to teaching staff after lessons
✨ Support the smooth running of the school day
What We’re Looking For
✔ Experience working with young people (schools, youth work, coaching, mentoring, etc.)
✔ Strong behaviour management skills essential
✔ Confident, professional presence in the classroom
✔ Ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
✔ Good communication and organisational skills
✔ Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply)
Why Join?
Great stepping stone into teaching careers
Flexible working patterns available
Work across a variety of local secondary schools
Regular and ongoing work from September
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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Salary description
£95.00 - £120.00 per day