Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

Location: Rochdale, Greater Manchester

Contract: Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Key Stages: KS3 & KS4

Experience: School experience desirable; aspiring teachers, graduates and experienced support staff encouraged to apply.

About the Role

Astro Education is working with a secondary school in the Rochdale area to recruit confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to support teaching and learning across Key Stage 3 (KS3) and Key Stage 4 (KS4).

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who enjoy working with young people and have the confidence to manage a classroom, deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and ensure students remain focused and engaged in the absence of their usual teacher.

The successful candidate will supervise classes across a range of subjects, follow lesson plans and instructions provided by teaching staff, and maintain a positive learning environment throughout the school day.

We are particularly interested in hearing from aspiring teachers, graduates, Teaching Assistants looking to progress their careers, experienced Cover Supervisors and individuals with youth work experience who are looking to gain valuable experience in a secondary school setting.

Full-time and part-time opportunities are available, Monday to Friday, offering flexibility to suit different schedules and career goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 and KS4, ensuring students remain on task and complete the work provided.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and explain instructions clearly to students.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management skills, maintaining discipline and high expectations for behaviour.
• Build positive and professional relationships with students and school staff.
• Support a safe, inclusive and productive learning environment.
• Adapt confidently to different subjects, year groups and classroom environments.
• Manage challenging behaviour calmly, consistently and professionally, following school policies.
• Report any concerns or incidents to the appropriate member of staff.
• Follow school safeguarding procedures and promote the welfare of all students.

Who Would Be Suitable for This Role?

We welcome applications from candidates with a range of backgrounds, including:

• Aspiring teachers looking to gain valuable classroom experience before pursuing teacher training.
• Existing teachers seeking flexible working opportunities or a different working pattern.
• Teaching Assistants (TAs) looking to progress into classroom supervision and develop their experience.
• Recent graduates interested in starting a career in education.
• Youth workers with experience supporting, engaging and managing young people.
• Experienced Cover Supervisors looking for their next opportunity in a secondary school.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with young people in a school, education, youth work or similar setting is desirable.
• Strong classroom management skills and the confidence to lead a class independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A calm, proactive and adaptable approach to managing behaviour.
• The ability to follow lesson plans and instructions and keep students engaged.
• Reliability, punctuality and a professional attitude.
• A genuine interest in supporting young people's education and development.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

You do not need to be a qualified teacher for this role. However, you must be confident supervising secondary school classes and maintaining appropriate behaviour and learning expectations.

Why Work with Astro Education?

At Astro Education, our mission is to connect great schools with great people.

We believe in ethical recruitment, transparency and building long-term relationships with schools and educators. We work closely with secondary schools across Manchester and the surrounding areas, taking the time to understand the needs of both our schools and candidates to ensure the right people are placed in the right environments.

Our experienced education recruitment team is committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and helping them find opportunities that suit their experience, skills and career goals.

What You'll Get with Astro Education

• Flexible opportunities: Full-time and part-time positions available to suit your availability.
• Local placements: Opportunities to work in secondary schools across Rochdale, Manchester and the surrounding areas.
• Competitive pay: Rates based on experience and the requirements of the role.
• Dedicated support: A dedicated point of contact throughout your placement.
• Career development: Gain hands-on experience and build your confidence working in secondary education.
• Pathways into teaching: An opportunity for aspiring teachers and graduates to gain valuable classroom experience.
• Opportunities to progress: Develop your skills and explore future roles within education.
• Ethical recruitment: A transparent, honest and supportive recruitment process.

How to Apply

Are you confident managing a classroom, passionate about supporting young people and looking for a flexible opportunity in education?

Astro Education would love to hear from you!

Whether you are an experienced Cover Supervisor, an aspiring teacher, a recent graduate, a Teaching Assistant looking to progress or someone with youth work experience, this could be the ideal opportunity to take the next step in your career.

Apply today to explore Cover Supervisor opportunities in Rochdale, with full-time and part-time positions available Monday to Friday.