Secondary Cover Supervisor, Manchester

Smile Education are currently working in partnership with a welcoming and forward‑thinking secondary school in Manchester to recruit confident and reliable Cover Supervisors. There are multiple opportunities available, offering excellent flexibility to suit full‑time or part‑time availability. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful classroom experience within a supportive school environment that places children first and values strong character, consistency, and professionalism.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising pre‑set lessons across KS3 and KS4 in the absence of the class teacher. You will play a key role in maintaining continuity of learning, ensuring pupils remain engaged, on task, and working productively. Work is available from one to five days per week, depending on your availability.

This is a welcoming secondary school that looks for punctuality, professionalism, and confidence above all else. The school believes that presence, consistency, and a calm but firm approach are essential when working with young people. Qualifications are valued, but attitude, reliability, and confidence are considered more important than formal experience alone.

• Deliver pre‑planned lessons in the absence of teaching staff
• Maintain a positive, structured, and productive learning environment
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Ensure students stay on task and complete set work
• Support students of varying abilities, including SEND where required
• Promote a respectful and inclusive classroom culture
• Provide feedback to teaching staff where appropriate
• Uphold safeguarding expectations and school ethos

• Have recent experience working with children or young people
• Be punctual, professional, and confident in your approach
• Be comfortable leading groups of secondary‑aged students
• Demonstrate strong communication and behaviour management skills
• Be adaptable, resilient, and proactive
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Hold an Enhanced DBS (or be willing to obtain one)

Experience in schools, mentoring, coaching, tuition, youth work, or similar backgrounds is highly suitable.

• £95–£110 per day, depending on experience
• Long‑term, stable placements
• Full‑time roles with part‑time flexibility
• Dedicated support from experienced education consultants
• Ongoing guidance and professional support
• Excellent opportunity for those considering teacher training

Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be required to complete full compliance checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS
• Barred List & Prohibited List checks
• Right to work verification
• Qualification and reference checks

All staff are expected to share this commitment and uphold the highest professional standards.