Cover Supervisor – Secondary School
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester
Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available
Working Days: Monday to Friday
Key Stages: KS3 & KS4
Experience: School experience desirable; aspiring teachers, graduates and experienced support staff encouraged to apply.
About the Role
Astro Education is working with a secondary school in the Rochdale area to recruit confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and have the confidence to manage a classroom, deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain focused and engaged in the absence of their usual teacher.
The successful candidate will supervise classes across a range of subjects, follow lesson plans and instructions provided by teaching staff, and maintain a positive learning environment throughout the school day.
We are particularly interested in hearing from aspiring teachers, graduates, Teaching Assistants looking to progress their careers, experienced Cover Supervisors and individuals with youth work experience who are looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting.
Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, Monday to Friday, offering flexibility to suit different schedules and career goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4, ensuring students remain on task and complete the work provided.
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain instructions clearly to students.
- Demonstrate strong classroom management skills, maintaining discipline and high expectations for behaviour.
- Build positive and professional relationships with students and school staff.
- Support a safe, inclusive and productive learning environment.
- Adapt confidently to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.
- Manage challenging behaviour calmly, consistently and professionally, following school policies.
- Report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate member of staff.
- Follow school safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all students.
Who Would Be Suitable for This Role?
We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, including:
- Aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training. xgikmsk
- Existing teachers seeking flexible working opportunities or a different working pattern.
- Teaching Assistants (TAs) looking to pr...
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Astro Education is an excellent employer for Cover Supervisors, offering a supportive work culture and flexible opportunities across a range of secondary schools in Manchester. With competitive daily rates, a commitment to ethical recruitment, and a dedicated support team, employees can expect meaningful engagement and professional growth while making a positive impact on students' education.
Contact Details:
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