Cover Supervisor – Trafford

Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools (KS3 & KS4) – Trafford

Start Date: New Academic Year
Location: Secondary Schools across Trafford
Contract: Flexible (Full-time and Part-time opportunities available)
Salary: Competitive daily rate

Inspire, Support and Make a Difference Every Day

Are you confident leading a classroom and passionate about supporting young people? We are looking for enthusiastic and experienced Cover Supervisors to join our team for the new academic year, working in a range of welcoming secondary schools.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, aspiring teachers, Teaching Assistants ready for the next step, or individuals with transferable experience working with young people.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-planned lessons to KS3 and KS4 students in the absence of the class teacher.
• Create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Set high expectations for behaviour, effort and achievement.
• Manage classroom behaviour confidently and consistently in line with school policies.
• Encourage students to remain focused and complete the work set.
• Build positive relationships with students and school staff.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following each lesson.

We’re Looking For People Who Have:

• Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor or within a secondary school.
• Strong behaviour management skills and confidence leading groups of young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments.
• A calm, resilient and professional approach.

We also welcome applications from people with experience in:

• Aspiring Teachers or graduates considering a career in education.
• Experienced Teaching Assistants looking to progress.
• Youth Workers.
• Sports Coaches or Holiday Club Leaders.
• Social Workers or Family Support Workers.
• Children’s Residential Support Workers.
• Mentors or Learning Support professionals.

If you have experience motivating, supporting and managing young people, we’d love to hear from you.

About us:

We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core.

• Get paid through PAYE
• Free CPD sessions
• Your own dedicated consultant
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How to apply:

You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications, and all teachers require a formally recognised teaching qualification.

If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. 

All candidates must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided.

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