Cover Supervisor

Job Category: Secondary
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Job Location: Warrington
Pay Rate: £115-140 per day
Start Date: September – December 2026

About the role:

EdStaff are supporting a secondary school in the South Warrington area with their recruitment of an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor for a full-time position covering the Autumn term. The school pride themselves on providing a supportive and nurturing environment for their pupils and they are seeking a candidate who will match this approach.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build on their career in education or ECTs who are looking to broaden their experience in schools.

As a cover supervisor you will be responsible for supervising classes when teachers are absent, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise classes across all key stages (KS3 and 4) in the absence of subject teachers
• Supervise the completion of pre-planned lesson materials and ensure students remain on task
• Promote positive behaviour
• Support students with their learning
• Take accurate registers and report concerns to relevant staff
• Assist with general school duties as required
• Adhere to school policies and procedure

Person specification:

• Confident classroom presence
• Flexible and adaptable
• Reliable and punctual with a professional attitude
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to engage students aged 11-16
• Able to efficiently build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues

Essential requirements:

• Right to work in the UK
• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willing to obtain one
• References to cover the last 2-year period

Why join EdStaff:

• A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your job search
• Weekly pay via PAYE
• Free online CPD accredited learning opportunities
• Local roles—we find schools that suit your needs and location
• The opportunity to build strong relationships with local schools – potential for long-term and permanent positions
• Competitive pay rates
• Refer-a-friend scheme

Edstaff are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.