Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor Liverpool and Surrounding Areas Full-Time Opportunities £90 - £120 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities) Immediate and Upcoming Starts Available Cover Supervisor - Liverpool and…

Pay rate £90 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 25 September 2026

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Cover Supervisor

Liverpool and Surrounding Areas
Full-Time Opportunities
£90 - £120 per day (depending on experience and responsibilities)
Immediate and Upcoming Starts Available

Cover Supervisor - Liverpool and Surrounding Areas

Teaching Personnel is currently recruiting confident and adaptable Cover Supervisors to work in secondary schools across Liverpool and the surrounding areas. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain valuable classroom experience, whether you are considering a career in teaching, have previous experience working with young people, or are seeking your next role within education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes during teacher absences and ensuring students remain engaged with the work provided.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

Deliver pre-set lessons across a range of subject areas
Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
Ensure students remain on task and engaged with their learning
Provide support and guidance to students where appropriate
Maintain a positive and productive learning environment
Report back to teaching staff regarding student progress and behaviour
Build positive relationships with students and school staff

Requirements

Previous experience working with secondary-aged pupils is desirable
Experience in education, coaching, youth work, tutoring, mentoring, or similar roles is advantageous
Strong communication and classroom management skills
Confidence in leading a classroom independently
Ability to adapt to different school environments and subject areas
Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Right to work in the UK

What We Offer

Competitive daily rates of pay
Full-time opportunities available
Flexible work to suit your availability and career goals
Ongoing support from a dedicated Secondary Education Consultant
Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
Opportunities to gain experience in a variety of secondary school settings
Weekly pay through Teaching Personnel

Ideal For

This role would be particularly well suited to:

Graduates considering a career in teaching
Aspiring teachers seeking classroom experience before teacher training
Experienced Cover Supervisors looking for their next opportunity
Individuals with transferable skills from youth work, sports coaching, tutoring, or mentoring backgrounds

Apply Now

If you are a motivated and reliable individual looking to make a positive impact in secondary education, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today and a member of our Secondary Education team will be in touch to discuss suitable opportunities in Liverpool and the surrounding areas.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and referencing in line with safer recruitment practices.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website

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