September is a great time to start building your experience in secondary education.

Tradewind Recruitment is currently recruiting Cover Supervisors for secondary schools across Warrington, with daily supply, short-term and longer-term positions available.

The role is particularly well suited to people who are confident leading groups and maintaining a calm classroom environment. You do not need to be a qualified teacher, making this an excellent route into education for graduates and experienced professionals from other backgrounds.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will take responsibility for a classroom when the usual teacher is unavailable. Lessons are generally prepared in advance, allowing you to concentrate on delivery, student engagement and behaviour management.

Typical duties include:

• Supervising classes across KS3 and KS4
• Delivering pre-prepared lesson materials
• Maintaining appropriate classroom expectations
• Supporting students with their work
• Managing low-level behaviour effectively
• Reporting any issues or concerns to teaching staff

We regularly speak to candidates with backgrounds in sport, coaching, youth work, tutoring, performing arts, leadership and other people-facing professions who make excellent Cover Supervisors.

Working as a Cover Supervisor can also provide useful experience for graduates considering teacher training or anyone wanting to understand more about working in a secondary school.

If you're confident working with young people and would like to explore Cover Supervisor opportunities in Warrington, get in touch today.

Jake Wall
Senior Education Consultant