Tradewind are recruiting. Are you a graduate looking for full time work in Manchester? Are you considering a career in teaching and looking to gain practical classroom experience?
I am currently recruiting for an enthusiastic graduate for a cover supervisor role in an Ofsted Good Academy in South Manchester.
The role is from September 2025 on a full-time temporary contract until July 2026.
The Role
Cover Supervisor Monday to Friday 8.20 - 3.20pm
The role will include:
- Taking the lead in the absence of the teacher
- Sole responsibility for teaching and learning
- Delivering pre-planned lessons
- Using provided resources to encourage learning
- Managing the behaviour within the classroom
- Developing independent study skills and peer learning
- Pastoral and learning support
- Managing handover back to the teacher
The school are ideally looking for a graduate with a good degree in maths, science or humanities 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
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)