Tradewind are recruiting. Are you looking for full time work in Manchester from September? Do you have experience as a cover supervisor in secondary schools?
Tradewind are currently looking for a reliable and dedicated cover supervisor for an Ofsted Good Academy in South Manchester.
The role is from September 2025 to cover a maternity leave on a full-time temporary contract.
The Role
Cover Supervisor Monday to Friday 8.20 - 3.20pm
The role will include:
Supervise and manage students aged 11 to 18 during teacher absences, ensuring a positive and productive learning environment.
Deliver pre-planned lesson content and maintain classroom discipline.
Foster a safe and inclusive atmosphere where students can thrive adapt to a variety of subjects and year groups as required.
Provide general support to teachers in classrooms and administrative staff as and when required.
Supervise classes in the short-term absence of teachers to deliver work prepared by teachers.
Ensure that students get full opportunities to learn when covering lessons for absent staff.
Promote learning of all students in classrooms and within the academy as a whole.
To respond to any questions from students and provide support and guidance.
Manage the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work.
Reporting as appropriate, on the behaviour of students during lessons and unstructured time. Register students in the class in a timely and efficient manner.
Providing a high-quality cover service for absent colleagues across all areas of the academy.
Actively use the academy protocols for managing behaviour in classrooms and around the academy. Contribute to the life of the academy, including the delivery of enrichment sessions as necessary. Support the administration and finance functions in the main office during times when no cover is required, processing orders, supporting front of house for dinner/meeting cover, supporting with the collation of whole school communications.
Work around school in support of the Pastoral function when not covering teaching classes.
The school are ideally looking for a graduate with a good degree in humanities, sports science, physical education or arts ( to match the skills of the cover supervisor on maternity leave) and good GCSEs with A - C or 6 -9 grades in maths, English and Science.
The School
Good Ofsted 2019
Oversubscribed mixed academy for children aged 0 to 19
Excellent facilities for teaching and learning.
Well-ordered and well-disciplined school will clear policies for rewards and sanctions.
" Pupils in the secondary school make excellent progress across the curriculum. By the end of Year 11, pupils' attainment is high."
Head teacher with a clear vision for the school development and pupil progress
A supportive positive working environment for all teaching and support staff
For personal development, cover supervisors will be linked to named curriculum areas for training and practice to increase their skill set and knowledge, including schemes of work and departmental practice
We welcome applications from graduates with experience of:
- Working in schools or colleges as a cover supervisor or learning support assistant
- Sports coaching
- Youth work
- Teaching children or leading children's clubs in community groups or places of worship
- Outdoor activities instructor / Duke of Edinburgh/ orienteering with young people
The Benefits:
Competitive pay rates
No planning or marking responsibilities
No taking work home
Supportive team of cover staff and learning and pastoral support
Full-time long-term contract for the whole of next academic year
Often leads to permanent employment or training placements to begin a PGCE or similar teaching qualification
To join us and be successful in this cover supervisor role, you will need to:
- a minimum of six week's experience in the last 3 years of working with children aged 11 to 16
- A referee Tradewind can contact to take a detailed reference to account for this experience
- This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) and professional references checks
- Provide a CV with a full employment/education history included and any employment breaks must be explained
- Have the legal right to work in the UK
- Bachelor's degree or similar equivalent qualification
By registering with Tradewind, you will benefit from:
Top rates of pay through our attraction of the best education talent
Access to over 2,500 free training courses, thanks to our partnership with The National College which is why we can offer you more certified CPD courses than any other education recruitment agency.
A generous referral scheme - recommend a friend and earn a reward
Full interview preparation and assistance - so you're fully prepped and confident, increasing your chances of success
Help with lesson planning - our support doesn't stop once we've secured you a placement
A straightforward Online Portal for your timesheets and log your availability
Our payroll team are onsite in London. Not offshore, not through a third party. We don't leave candidate service or pay to chance.
Holiday pay - You choose if you want to be paid inclusive of holiday pay or bank this to claim in the school holidays.
Free social and networking events to get to know your peers and consultants
To be considered for this cover supervisor position, or to hear more about other roles for graduates for next academic year call the Manchester office on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)