Cover Supervisor - South Manchester
| Company: | senploy |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £95 to £130 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | M2 5PE |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 20 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 16 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Cover Supervisor - South Manchester
Location: South Manchester
Start Date: ASAP
Role: Mainly day-to-day and short-term supply, with potential for longer-term opportunities
Pay: £95-£130 per day, depending on experience
Cover People are looking for confident and reliable Cover Supervisors to work across secondary schools in South Manchester.
These opportunities are primarily day-to-day and short-term, ideal for candidates seeking flexible work in education. There is also the potential for longer-term placements where schools require continued cover.
This role could suit experienced Cover Supervisors, Teaching Assistants, graduates and other professionals with experience working with young people who are ready to take on classroom supervision.
You will help keep lessons running smoothly when teachers are absent, ensuring pupils remain focused and complete the work provided.
Your responsibilities may include:
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Supervising classes across a range of subjects and year groups.
Supervising classes across a range of subjects and year groups.
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Delivering instructions and explaining work set by teaching staff.
Delivering instructions and explaining work set by teaching staff.
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Maintaining classroom order and managing behaviour effectively.
Maintaining classroom order and managing behaviour effectively.
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Encouraging pupils to stay on task and complete their work.
Encouraging pupils to stay on task and complete their work.
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Responding appropriately to questions and referring subject-specific queries when needed.
Responding appropriately to questions and referring subject-specific queries when needed.
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Following school policies, routines and safeguarding procedures.
Following school policies, routines and safeguarding procedures.
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Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate staff.
Reporting any issues or concerns to the appropriate staff.
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Helping maintain a safe, respectful and productive learning environment.
Helping maintain a safe, respectful and productive learning environment.
We're looking for someone who can take charge of a classroom, communicate clearly and build rapport with secondary-aged pupils.
You should have:
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Experience working with children or young people.
Experience working with children or young people.
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Confidence managing groups and maintaining positive behaviour.
Confidence managing groups and maintaining positive behaviour.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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A calm, fair and professional approach.
A calm, fair and professional approach.
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The ability to follow lesson instructions and school procedures.
The ability to follow lesson instructions and school procedures.
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Flexibility to work across different schools and subject areas.
Flexibility to work across different schools and subject areas.
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Reliability, adaptability and a genuine interest in education.
Reliability, adaptability and a genuine interest in education.
Previous school experience is beneficial. Candidates with backgrounds in Teaching Assistance, youth work, coaching or other roles involving young people are also encouraged to apply.
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Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply bookings
Primarily day-to-day and short-term supply bookings
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Potential for longer-term opportunities
Potential for longer-term opportunities
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Secondary schools across South Manchester
Secondary schools across South Manchester
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£95-£130 per day, depending on experience
£95-£130 per day, depending on experience
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Flexible assignments to suit your availability
Flexible assignments to suit your availability
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Opportunity to gain further experience in education
Opportunity to gain further experience in education
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Ongoing support from your Cover People consultant
Ongoing support from your Cover People consultant
If you're looking for flexible Cover Supervisor work across South Manchester, with the potential to secure longer-term placements, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Cover People for more information.
All pay rates include 12.07% statutory holiday pay where applicable.
Cover People are acting as an employment business on behalf of these schools. Successful applicants will be subject to safeguarding and vetting procedures in line with statutory guidance, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
Cover People is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.