Cover Supervisor (Secondary Schools)

Cover Supervisor Prospero Teaching is looking for Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Crewe and the wider Cheshire East area. Acting as a work-finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary,…

Pay rate £95 – £120/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 August 2026

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Cover Supervisor

Prospero Teaching is looking for Cover Supervisors to work in schools across Crewe and the wider Cheshire East area.

Acting as a work-finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary, Secondary and SEND Schools; from small village schools to large secondary schools. We are looking for Cover Supervisors to support students in Secondary schools from KS3-KS5. Strong behaviour management skills are essential.

Prospero Teaching work with both experienced Cover Supervisors and those first embarking on their career in education by helping you find your next position. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer term cover.

Location - Various locations across Crewe and Cheshire East
Position - Cover Supervisor
Type of work - Pre-planned absence cover - day to day and long-term cover in various schools
Start date - September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration - Day to day bookings, with the potential for extension depending on schools
End date (if applicable) - N/A
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time - Part time and full time depending on schools needs
Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £95 per day - Rate negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications
Hours - 8:30 am - 3:15pm (full day), half day (am or pm), individual lesson cover. Start and end time can vary from school to schoolEXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Any teaching related qualifications are desired but not essential (Including teaching qualifications obtained abroad)
Previous experience working in a UK school, ideally up to at least 6 months
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year (desirable however not essential as training is provided)TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

Hold Right to Work in the UK
Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
Provide two professional references that cover the last two years, notwithstanding referencing any appropriate child-related work experience
Appropriate CV historOTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:

Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour managementIn-house Training and Development Team

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