Cover Supervisor

Posting date:	08 September 2025
Salary:	£110 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	08 October 2025
Location:	Salford, North West, M30 7PQ
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Step Teachers Ltd
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	MP210265CT3103-A471485-08092025

Summary

Cover Supervisor needed – Salford – Step Teachers

We are seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to provide regular work at a secondary school in Swinton, Salford.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining classroom experience, supporting teaching and learning, and helping students succeed.

offering day-to-day cover as well as short-term and long-term placements.

Role: Cover Supervisor
Location: Swinton, Salford.
Start: ASAP
Contract: Day-to-day, short term or long term cover opportunities.
Hours: 8:15am – 3:15pm.
Pay: Up to £110/day DOE (paid PAYE)
Equal pay to perm staff in same role from 13th week.
Easy access – less than 10mins walk to train, major bus route, free onsite parking.

Step Perks – 24/7 GP access, retail/gym discounts, & more
Refer-A-Friend – earn £100*

Free CPD – via Step Teachers, The National College & Creative Education.

DBS Refunded – new applications refunded after 20 days of work with us.

Ongoing support from a consultant with over a decade of local experience.

Duties as a Cover Supervisor:

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teachers.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies.
• Provide support for students’ learning and wellbeing.
• Assist with general school duties when not covering lessons.

Ideal Cover Supervisor:

• Experience working with young people (school-based experience desirable).
• Strong communication and organisational skills as a Cover Supervisor.
• Confidence in managing groups of students.
• Ability to adapt quickly and use initiative.
• A positive, professional, and reliable approach.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting student wellbeing.

What we need from you:

• You must have graduated in the last 5 years.
• An up-to-date CV with 10-year work history
• Proof of Right to Work, ID & Address in the UK.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for a new one)
• Min. of 2 professional references covering the last 2 years.
• Overseas police check (if applicable)
• A positive, punctual, patient and professional approach is a must!

APPLY now to join a fantastic Cover Supervisor team, supporting schools across Greater Manchester.

Call Graham Warner at Step Teachers in Manchester

Or click APPLY below!

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

Step Teachers, an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, adheres to REC (Recruitment & Employment Confederation) standards for safeguarding children. Upon registration, candidates undergo enhanced DBS checks, full reference verifications, and eligibility confirmations.

Your weekly pay is processed through PAYE. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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