COVER SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027

STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Cover Supervisor for a Secondary school in Bury. This is a perfect role for either an experienced Cover Supervisor or a recent Graduate considering applying for teacher training to obtain paid experience in a school. You will be supported by colleagues and management through the year.

The school is a large mainstream Secondary School with a supportive cover team and teaching staff. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. You don''t need to have a particular subject specialism, but a willingness to step in to all lessons and a positive attitude are essential.

The position is open to both graduates and experienced cover supervisors. You would be based purely in one school for the year, covering all subjects (work will be pre-planned) and there is a huge amount of flexibility and adaptability required.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location Oldham, Lancashire
Position Cover Supervisor
Type of work Covering classes in absence of a Class Teacher
Start date September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration July 2027
Contract type - Temporary
Full time/part time Full
Minimum rate of pay
Hours 8:30 am 3.30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
Previous experience working in a UK school
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

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 child related references
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:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team

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