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Cover Supervisor

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Advertised by Veritas Education Recruitment· Hiring school not disclosed· 📍 Burnley
  • Fixed Term
  • £24,700–£31,200
  • Posted 30 Jul 2026
  • Ref 168e53e8
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This Cover Supervisor role is based in Burnley. The position is fixed term and pays £24,700–£31,200.

Job summary

Salary
£24,700–£31,200
Location
Burnley
Contract
Fixed Term
Employer type
Recruitment agency
Advertised by
Veritas Education Recruitment (recruitment agency)
Source
Adzuna feed
Job reference
5799887851

About the role

Cover Supervisor - Burnley Veritas Education is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to work on a day-to-day and short-term supply basis across secondary schools in Burnley from September 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches, or anyone with experience working with young people who is looking to gain valuable classroom experience. The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will: Deliver pre-planned lessons in the absence of the class teacher. Manage classroom behaviour and ensure pupils remain on task. Support students' learning and engagement throughout lessons. Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour. Work across a variety of subjects and year groups. We Are Looking For: Experience working with young people in an educational, coaching, mentoring, or youth setting. Strong communication and classroom management skills. Confidence leading a class of secondary-aged students. A flexible and professional approach. A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. What Veritas Education Offers: Competitive daily rates of pay. Flexible work to suit your availability. Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions. Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant. Access to CPD and professional development opportunities. Experience across a range of local secondary schools. Requirements Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one. Right to work in the UK. Two professional references.Whether you are looking to gain experience before teacher training or are an experienced Cover Supervisor seeking flexible work, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Veritas Education to discuss available opportunities in Burnley for September. Veritas Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding and recruitment checks. APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR VERITAS EDUCATION All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained You must have legal right to work in the UK You must be willing to attend a registration interviewVeritas Education work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary and college level as well as support staff positions also within these. Disclaimer 'Nothing within the above advert was in any way designed or intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation. Veritas Education is an Equal opportunities employer and is proud in the knowledge that all placements are made on merit and suitability. We accept applications from all sections of the community

About Veritas Education Recruitment

The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Veritas Education Recruitment; contact the agency directly for further details about the school and role.

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Posted
30/07/2026
Last checked
30/07/2026
Job reference
168e53e8
Advertised by
Veritas Education Recruitment
Original source
Adzuna feed · #5799887851
Expires
28/09/2026

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