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Role: Cover Supervisor 
Location: Manchester (Failsworth area)
Salary: £100–£130 per day
Start Date: As soon as possible
Contract Type: Daily cover, ideal for enthusiastic graduates

About the School This is a large, forward-thinking secondary school serving around 1,400 students aged 11–16. The school recently achieved a “Good” Ofsted rating (June 2024), praised for its quality of education, student behaviour, leadership, and personal development.

With a modern £28 million campus and excellent facilities, the school provides a bright and dynamic learning environment. Recent improvements include new social spaces and outdoor areas that enhance wellbeing, making it a genuinely positive place to work.
The ethos of the school is rooted in collaboration, care, and continuous improvement.

Staff and students alike are encouraged to “do what matters most” and “succeed together.” Alongside strong academic provision, the school offers a wide range of extracurricular opportunities including sports, music, drama, and creative arts—helping students to grow into confident, well-rounded young people.

The Role: Cover Supervisor What you’ll do:

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans to classes across a variety of subjects
• Ensure students remain engaged, safe, and on task
• Uphold high standards of behaviour and provide a calm, structured learning environment
• Support learning continuity in the absence of the regular class teacher

Who we’re looking for:

• A graduate with a degree in a school subject
• Confident with classroom management and behaviour strategies
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage and motivate young people
• Flexible, reliable, and enthusiastic about education

What’s on Offer

• Competitive daily rate of £100–£130 (dependent on experience)
• Experience working in a vibrant, improving secondary school
• Opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive, community-focused environment
• A perfect stepping stone into teacher training or a longer-term career in education

Apply Today If you’re a graduate with a passion for working with young people and the confidence to manage classrooms, we’d love to hear from you. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while making a real difference in the lives of secondary school students.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.