? Cover Supervisor – September Start ?

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Start Date: September 2025
Hours: Full-Time (Monday to Friday)
Contract: Ongoing/Long-Term
Daily Rate: £100 – £115 per day (dependent on experience)

Do you have a passion for education and supporting young people in the classroom?

GSL Education Manchester is currently recruiting a confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to work in a welcoming and well-run secondary school in Oldham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable classroom experience or continue their career in education.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning when teachers are absent. You’ll be supervising pre-set lessons across various subjects, managing classroom behaviour, and ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.

• Supervising whole-class lessons during teacher absence

• Managing classroom behaviour and ensuring a positive learning environment

• Supporting students in completing tasks and staying on track

• Reporting back to relevant staff on student progress and behaviour

• Following school safeguarding and behaviour policies at all times

• Experience working with young people (in schools, tutoring, coaching, or youth work)

• Confident classroom presence and strong behaviour management skills

• Reliable, flexible, and able to work full-time

• A genuine interest in education and supporting student development

• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willing to apply for one)

• Supportive leadership and welcoming staff team

• Excellent behaviour policies in place

• Opportunities for training and professional development

• Great experience for aspiring teachers or education professionals

This role requires a strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection. All successful applicants must undergo safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS on the update service.

We’re shortlisting now – if you’d like to discuss the role or arrange a visit, we’d love to hear from you.