Cover Supervisor in Cheadle Hulme

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We’re currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor in Cheadle Hulme to support welcoming secondary schools on a short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis. This Cover Supervisor job in Cheadle Hulme is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors, graduates, aspiring teachers, sports coaches, youth workers or anyone with experience working with children and young people who is confident leading a classroom.

You’ll be joining supportive secondary schools across Cheadle Hulme that value inclusion, student wellbeing and high expectations. This is a great opportunity to become a familiar face within a school community, build positive relationships with students and staff, and gain valuable experience in secondary education.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of secondary subjects in the absence of the class teacher
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies
• Ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task throughout lessons
• Supporting pupils with their learning and responding appropriately to individual needs
• Building positive relationships with students and school staff
• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons where required

Requirements or Skills

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, youth work, mentoring or care setting
• Previous Cover Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom independently
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• A calm, confident and adaptable approach
• A professional presence and ability to establish positive relationships with pupils
• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people
• Graduates and aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay up to £125 per day, with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Flexible full-time and part-time opportunities to suit your schedule
• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths
• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement, including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour, with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone

This Cover Supervisor role in Cheadle Hulme offers the opportunity to gain valuable secondary school experience while enjoying flexible work. It could also be an excellent route into teaching for graduates and aspiring teachers who want to develop their classroom management skills.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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