Secondary Cover Teacher
Prospero Teaching
COVER SUPERVISOR - FULL TIME, SEPT 2026
STARTS SEPTEMBER 2026
We are looking for a passionate and driven individual willing to step in when the teacher cannot make their class. You will be responsible for the educational needs of the pupils
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: Bury, Greater Manchester
Position Cover Supervisor
Type of work Covering classes in absence of a Class Teacher
Start date: September 2026
Duration / Likely Duration: September 2026
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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