Cover Supervisor

COVER SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME, UNTIL JULY 2027

STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026

Prospero Teaching are recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of mainstream secondary schools in North Manchester. From September 2026, Prospero will be the first point of call for a number of schools in the area for day-to-day supply. A Guaranteed Pay Scheme is available for exceptional/experienced candidates.

You don't need to have a particular subject specialism, but a willingness to step in to all lessons and a positive attitude is essential. The position is open to both graduates, ECTs and experienced cover supervisors and will provide excellent experience for those considering a career in education.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

Location: North Manchester
Position: Cover Supervisor
Type of work: Covering classes in absence of a Class Teacher
Start date: September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration: Full-academic year
End date (if applicable): N/A
Contract type: Temporary
Full time/part time: Full-time
Minimum rate of pay £120/day
Hours 8:15 am 3.30pm

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

Recent Graduate, with a 2:2 or higher
Previous experience working in a UK school, or working with young people, is desirable but not essential.
Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year, or willingness to undertake Prospero's training.

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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