Cover Supervisor – Graduates & Aspiring Teachers | St Helens 

Choice Teachers is recruiting confident graduates and aspiring teachers to work as Cover Supervisors across secondary schools in St Helens. This role is ideal for those considering a future career in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience before starting teacher training.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver pre-set work and develop essential behaviour management and classroom leadership skills.

The Role

In this role, you will:

• Supervise whole classes across Key Stages 3 and 4 during short-term teacher absences

• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials provided by the class teacher

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies

• Keep pupils on task and engaged in their learning

• Gain hands-on experience working within a secondary school environment

• Provide feedback to teaching staff regarding student engagement and behaviour

• Follow safeguarding procedures and school policies at all times

Who This Role Is For

This opportunity is particularly suited to:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching

• Aspiring teachers looking to gain school-based experience

• Individuals considering PGCE, SCITT or Schools Direct routes

• Those with experience working with young people (formal or informal settings)

Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• A degree (any subject) or relevant experience working with young people

• Confidence supervising groups of students independently

• Strong communication skills and a professional approach

• An up-to-date CV covering your full employment history (including any gaps)

• The right to work in the UK

• Two professional references

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Why Work with Choice Teachers?

• 💷 Competitive rates of pay

• 💼 PAYE pay – monthly as standard (weekly pay available only if absolutely necessary)

• 📞 24/7 consultant support and guidance

• 🏫 Access to a wide network of secondary schools in Oldham and surrounding areas

• 🔄 Flexible work to fit around further study or applications

• 🎉 Generous refer-a-friend bonus scheme

• 🏦 Pension contributions (subject to eligibility)

• ⚖️ Fully compliant with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations)

Contact information

Jordan Dixon