Cover Supervisor

COVER SUPERVISORS WANTED – SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST ‍ Location: Southport Trust: Southport Learning Trust Start Date: Immediate Role: Cover Supervisor Pay: £130 - £140 per day Sector: Education / Secondary Schools Cover…

Pay rate £120 – £140/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 16 October 2026

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COVER SUPERVISORS WANTED – SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST ‍

Location: Southport
Trust: Southport Learning Trust
Start Date: Immediate
Role: Cover Supervisor
Pay: £130 - £140 per day
Sector: Education / Secondary Schools

Cover Supervisor | Immediate Start | Flexible Opportunities | Secondary Education

The Supply Register is seeking reliable, confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to work across Southport Learning Trust schools, with opportunities for an immediate start.

This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced Cover Supervisors, aspiring teachers, graduates or individuals with experience working with young people who are passionate about supporting students and maintaining a positive learning environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play an important role in ensuring continuity of learning by supervising classes during teacher absences, delivering pre-planned work and helping students remain focused and engaged.

‍ THE ROLE

Your responsibilities will include:

Supervising classes of secondary school students during teacher absences.
Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions.
Ensuring students remain on task and engaged with their learning.
Managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
Creating a calm, safe and positive learning environment.
Providing support and guidance to students where appropriate.
Taking the class register and reporting any absences.
Managing classroom resources and ensuring work is completed.
Reporting any behavioural concerns or incidents to the appropriate staff.
Following school policies, including safeguarding and health and safety procedures.
⭐ WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for confident, adaptable and responsible individuals who can manage a classroom effectively and build positive relationships with students.

Experience in any of the following roles would be beneficial:

Cover Supervisor
Teaching Assistant HLTA)
✅ REQUIREMENTS

Previous experience working with children or young people is desirable.
Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A confident, professional and approachable manner.
The ability to follow lesson plans and instructions.
Good organisational skills and the ability to think on your feet.
The ability to work independently and as part of a school team.
A good understanding of safeguarding and school procedures.
An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service, in line with the role's requirements.
DBS REQUIREMENT

Candidates must meet the relevant safeguarding and DBS requirements before commencing work. DBS certificates and Update Service status will be subject to verification.

PAY AND OPPORTUNITIES

If you are looking for flexible work in secondary education and have the confidence to supervise classes and support students' learning, we would love to hear from you!

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV to Samara at:

(url removed)

Apply today and take the next step in your education career with The Supply Register and Southport Learning Trust

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