Cover Supervisors Required - Secondary Schools Across Blackpool


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£90 - £120
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wigan, WN7 8DP
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Aug 2026
Closing date:	13 Aug 2026

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Summary

Are you looking to start or continue a rewarding career in education? Hays Education is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Wigan and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with recent experience working with children or young people who are looking to gain classroom experience, develop their skills, or take the next step towards a teaching career.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will oversee lessons in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided and maintaining a positive learning environment.

We Are Looking For Candidates With Experience In The Last 2 Years In Roles Such As:

Cover Supervisor

Teaching Assistant

Learning Support Assistant

SEN Teaching Assistant

Youth Worker

Sports Coach

Teaching Coach or Tutor

Residential Childcare Worker

Behaviour Mentor

Youth Club Worker

Scout or Cadet Leader

Dance, Drama or Performing Arts Instructor

Holiday Camp Leader

Alternative Provision Support Worker

What You'll Need:

Experience working with children or young people within the last 2 years

Confidence managing groups of students

Excellent communication and behaviour management skills

A positive and adaptable approach

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)

An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one

Strong references covering recent employment

Previous classroom experience is beneficial but not essential, as many schools welcome candidates from a variety of child-facing backgrounds.

What Hays Education Offers:✅ Competitive rates of pay

✅ Flexible day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities

✅ Access to a large network of secondary schools across Blackpool and Lancashire

✅ Free CPD training and development courses

✅ Ongoing support from a dedicated Hays Education consultant

✅ Simple online timesheet and payroll system

✅ Holiday pay scheme available

✅ Opportunities to gain valuable classroom experience and progress into teaching

✅ Refer-a-friend scheme with generous rewards

Why Work as a Cover Supervisor?Cover supervision offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in secondary schools, develop classroom management skills, and make a real difference to students' education. It is particularly suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced support staff, and those with transferable skills from other child-focused roles.

Apply TodayIf you have recent experience working with children or young people and are looking for flexible work within secondary schools across Wigan, we'd love to hear from you.

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