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  • Part Time
  • Bury, UK
  • £90 - 100 per day £ / day

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Cover Supervisor – Secondary Schools
Bury
Flexible work available – day-to-day, short-term & long-term roles
Contract: Agency
Pay: Competitive, dependent on experience
School Type: Secondary

Choice Teachers are working closely with a number of secondary schools across Bury to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors. This is a fantastic opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, or individuals with experience working with young people who are looking to gain valuable classroom experience.

With over 19 years of servicing schools across Greater Manchester, Choice Teachers are a trusted, first-choice agency for many local schools — allowing us to offer consistent and regular work for our staff.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for delivering pre-set work and maintaining a positive learning environment in the absence of the class teacher. Your role will include:

  • Supervising whole classes during teacher absences

  • Delivering lesson plans and resources provided by teaching staff

  • Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies

  • Supporting students to remain focused and on task

  • Reporting back to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour

What We’re Looking For

  • Confidence to lead a classroom and manage behaviour effectively

  • Experience working with young people (school, youth work, coaching, care, etc.)

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • A flexible, proactive, and professional attitude

  • A genuine interest in working within education

Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply – £53.50)

  • Right to work in the UK

  • Two professional references

Why Join Choice Teachers?

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • AWR compliant

  • Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

  • Flexible work to suit your availability

  • Access to long-term and permanent opportunities

Choice Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced safeguarding checks.

If you would prefer to call in, please feel free to do so, or email your CV to Charley@choiceteachers.com

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