Cover Supervisor

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity? Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school in the…

Pay rate £80 – £100/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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About this job

Are you an experienced Cover Supervisor looking for your next opportunity?

Rotherwood Education are currently recruiting for a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a supportive secondary school in the Burnley area. This is a full-time position, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced education professional to support pupils across a range of subjects and year groups.

Position Details

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Job Title: Cover Supervisor

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Location: Burnley area, Lancashire

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Start Date: ASAP

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Contract Type: Full-time

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Daily Rate: £80 – £100 per day, depending on experience

About the Cover Supervisor Role

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Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the regular teacher

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Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure pupils remain focused on their work

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Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

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Support pupils with their learning and answer questions where appropriate

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Maintain a positive, calm and productive classroom environment

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Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding pupil engagement and behaviour

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Work across a range of subjects and year groups

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Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and health and safety procedures

The Ideal Cover Supervisor Will

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Have previous experience working with children or young people in an educational setting

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Have experience supervising classes or groups of pupils

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Be confident managing classroom behaviour and maintaining high expectations

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Have excellent communication and organisational skills

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Be adaptable and confident working across different subjects and year groups

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Be committed to supporting pupils' learning and development

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Be committed to the safeguarding of children and young people

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Provide details of the 2 most recent references, covering the last 5 years' work history

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Possess a current DBS check or be prepared to apply for one as part of registration

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Be willing to complete a face-to-face registration and satisfy the required safeguarding and compliance checks

Why Work with Rotherwood Education?

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Competitive daily pay of £80 – £100

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Full-time opportunities in secondary schools

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Friendly and experienced education recruitment specialists

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Ongoing support throughout your placement

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Opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent roles

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Streamlined and efficient registration process

If you're a reliable and confident Cover Supervisor looking for a full-time opportunity in a secondary school in the Burnley area, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Annette at Rotherwood Education for more information.

This post is being advertised on behalf of Rotherwood Education, who are acting as an employment agency. All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding checks, including an enhanced DBS check and references, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE)

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