Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Chorlton
£115–£125 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We’re currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor in Chorlton to support welcoming secondary schools on a short-term, long-term, or temp-to-perm basis. This Cover Supervisor job in Chorlton is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors, aspiring teachers, graduates, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with experience working with young people who is confident leading a classroom.

You’ll be joining a supportive and inclusive secondary school in Chorlton, with a strong focus on student wellbeing, inclusion and maintaining high expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a familiar face within a school community, build strong relationships with students and staff, and gain valuable experience in secondary education.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of secondary subjects in the absence of the class teacher

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies

• Keeping students focused, engaged and on task throughout lessons

• Supporting pupils with their learning and responding appropriately to individual needs

• Building positive relationships with students and school staff

• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons where required

Requirements or Skills

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, youth work, mentoring or care setting

• Previous Cover Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential

• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom independently

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A calm, confident and adaptable approach

• A professional presence and ability to establish positive relationships with pupils

• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

• Graduates and aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.

• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Interested?

Click ‘Apply Now’ to apply for this Cover Supervisor job in Chorlton, or contact Cameron at Milk Education for more information.

0161 327 0001
Cameron.stewart@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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