Cover Supervisor

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Secondary Schools in Oldham, Greater Manchester
Employer: Teaching Personnel
Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time (Flexible)
Salary: £90 - £110 per day (dependent on experience and qualifications)

About the Role:
Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join our team, working with secondary schools across Oldham. As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in supporting schools by managing classrooms in the absence of regular teachers, ensuring a positive learning environment, and helping students stay on task. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in education, particularly those considering a career in teaching or looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and manage a classroom environment, following lesson plans provided by teaching staff.
• Support students with their learning and maintain a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Handle any classroom issues in line with school policies.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on students' progress and any issues that arise.
• Adapt to a variety of subjects and year groups as required.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and manage young people effectively.
• An interest in education and a proactive approach to helping students succeed.
• Previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting is beneficial but not essential.
• A flexible, adaptable attitude with the confidence to manage classrooms in the absence of teaching staff.
• A DBS check on the update service, or willingness to obtain one through Teaching Personnel.

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rates and access to pension contributions.
• Flexible working arrangements to fit around your availability.
• Access to continuous professional development, including online courses and career progression opportunities.
• A dedicated consultant to provide support and find opportunities that align with your career goals.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in local schools and in students’ educational journeys.

If you are passionate about supporting young people and are ready to step into a rewarding role within secondary schools in Oldham, apply today! We look forward to welcoming you to our Teaching Personnel team.

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.
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