About the Role
Teaching Personnel is seeking enthusiastic, adaptable Cover Supervisors to join our team, working across a range of schools in the St Helens area. This role provides an excellent opportunity for aspiring teachers or recent PGCE graduates to gain hands-on classroom experience, manage lessons, and make a positive impact on students’ learning journeys. As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the continuity of education in the absence of teachers, managing the classroom, and ensuring that students remain engaged with their assigned work.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and deliver pre-set lesson activities to classes across Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
- Maintain a positive learning environment and manage classroom behavior effectively.
- Provide assistance to students where necessary and answer general questions about the day’s tasks.
- Work across various subject areas, gaining exposure to different teaching practices and school settings.
- Ensure students remain on task with set work, fostering a productive and supportive classroom atmosphere.
About You
We are looking for candidates who are:
- Passionate about education and aspire to pursue a career in teaching.
- Confident in managing a classroom and maintaining effective student behavior.
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a variety of school settings across St Helens.
- Strong communicators with the ability to build rapport with students and staff.
- Organized, reliable, and able to work on short notice.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience
- A completed or ongoing PGCE, or experience working in an educational setting.
- Experience working with young people (either in education or other relevant fields).
- An understanding of the UK national curriculum is beneficial but not essential, as training will be provided.
Why Join Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive daily pay and a supportive agency with a strong network in the St Helens area.
- Flexible work tailored to your availability and career goals.
- Access to free and discounted CPD training courses, including behavior management and safeguarding.
- Opportunities to build relationships with a variety of schools and expand your classroom experience.
This is an ideal position for aspiring teachers seeking practical experience before committing to a teaching career, or for recent PGCE graduates looking to establish themselves in a supportive role.
How to Apply
If you're interested in this Cover Supervisor opportunity with Teaching Personnel in St Helens, please send us your CV with any relevant experience.
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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.
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