Cover Supervisor

Location: Bolton
Start Date: September
Contract Type: Full-time, Part‑time, or Flexible
Salary: £89 – £100 per day (dependent on experience and school)

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable, and professional Cover Supervisors to support several secondary schools across Bolton. This is an ideal opportunity for individuals passionate about education who are looking to gain hands‑on classroom experience and make a positive impact on young people’s learning.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing classes during short‑term teacher absences. Your key duties will include:

• Delivering pre-prepared lesson plans across a variety of subjects
• Managing behaviour in line with school policies
• Supporting students in their learning and maintaining a positive, productive environment
• Ensuring continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting
• Strong communication and classroom management skills
• A proactive, professional approach to supporting learning
• An enhanced DBS certificate (or willingness to obtain one)

• Competitive daily rates
• Flexible work patterns to suit your availability
• Opportunities for long‑term placements and career progression
• Access to ongoing professional development and training

If you are committed to supporting students and eager to gain valuable school‑based experience, 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.
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