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Cover Supervisor

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools

Location: Greater Manchester
Start Date: Ongoing (immediate & future opportunities)
Salary: £110 - £150 Per-day (dependant on experience)
Employment Type: Day-to-day, short-term & long-term cover | Full-time & part-time available

Simply Education is currently working in partnership with a number of secondary schools across Greater Manchester to recruit reliable and confident Cover Supervisors.

These roles are ideal for individuals with experience working with young people who are looking for flexible work in education, whether you are gaining classroom experience or seeking a long-term opportunity within a school setting.


The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

  • Supervise classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher

  • Deliver pre-set work and ensure students remain on task

  • Maintain a positive and well-managed classroom environment

  • Follow school policies, behaviour systems, and safeguarding procedures

  • Adapt confidently to different schools and year groups


What We're Looking For

  • Experience working with young people within an education setting

  • Worked within a UK Secondary School
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

  • A calm, confident, and professional approach

  • Flexibility and reliability

  • A genuine interest in supporting students and education


Why Work with Simply Education?

  • Dedicated education recruitment consultant with 24/7 support

  • FREE access to market-leading CPD courses

  • FREE online lesson resources

  • Automatic timesheets - no paperwork

  • Easy-to-use online availability management portal

  • Opportunities across a wide range of local secondary schools

  • Competitive daily pay rates

  • Referral scheme - earn a £100 or £75 Amazon voucher


How to Apply

  • Click "Apply Now" to submit your CV

  • Call our Manchester office on 0161 413 7292 for an informal chat

  • Email to find out more

If this role isn't quite right but you're exploring opportunities in education, we'd love to hear from you for a confidential discussion about other roles available.

Start your education journey with Simply Education - apply today!