Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools | Salford Are you confident, professional, and passionate about supporting young people in education? We are recruiting dedicated Cover Supervisors to work across a range of…

Pay rate £94 – £105/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 September 2026

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Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools | Salford

Are you confident, professional, and passionate about supporting young people in education?

We are recruiting dedicated Cover Supervisors to work across a range of welcoming and supportive secondary schools in Salford. Whether you're looking for flexible day-to-day work or a full-time role, this is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience while making a positive impact on students' learning.

This role is particularly well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals considering a future career in education.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher
Maintain strong classroom and behaviour management at all times
Ensure students remain engaged and complete the work set
Uphold high standards of professionalism within the school environment
Follow all safeguarding and child protection procedures
Build positive relationships with students and staff
Support the smooth running of the school day

What We're Looking For

Experience working with young people is desirable
Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading a classroom
Excellent communication and organisational skills
A professional and reliable approach
A good understanding of safeguarding responsibilities within education
A genuine interest in supporting secondary-aged students
Degree educated applicants are encouraged to apply

What We Offer

Flexible work to suit your availability or full-time opportunities
Experience across a variety of secondary schools in Salford
Competitive daily rates
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Excellent experience for those looking to progress into teaching, teacher training, or other education-based careers
Opportunities to secure longer-term and permanent positions within schools
If you are looking to gain invaluable secondary school experience, develop your classroom management skills, and take the next step towards a career in education, we'd love to hear from you.

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.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

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.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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