Cover Supervisor- September 2026
About the Role Teaching Personnel Liverpool is currently recruiting reliable and confident Cover Supervisors to work across a range of mainstream secondary schools in Liverpool from September 2026.
We have both full-time and part-time opportunities available, making this an ideal role for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals seeking flexible work within education.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will step into the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher, delivering pre-set work and ensuring students remain engaged and on task. These roles can often lead to long-term placements and potential permanent opportunities within partner schools.
Key Responsibilities In this role, you will:
- Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment
- Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials across a range of subjects
- Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
- Support students in completing assigned work
- Provide feedback to teaching staff on student engagement and progress
- Uphold safeguarding, behaviour, and school standards at all times
- Build positive relationships with students and staff
You should have:
- Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, tutoring, or youth setting OR a strong desire to enter education
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
- Confidence leading a classroom independently
- A calm, professional and resilient approach
- Strong organisational skills and reliability
- The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
- A degree or relevant qualification
- Previous experience as a Cover Supervisor, Teaching Assistant, or Tutor
- Interest in pursuing a career in teaching or education
- Opportunities for long-term placements and temp-to-perm progression
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
- Access to free CPD and training, including behaviour management and safeguarding
- Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
- Experience across a variety of mainstream secondary schools in Liverpool
- A strong stepping stone into teacher training or permanent school roles
Apply Now If you are looking for a rewarding role as a Cover Supervisor with flexible working options and the potential for long-term development, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Teaching Personnel Liverpool to learn more about opportunities available for September 2026.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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