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Cover Supervisor

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Advertised by Engage Education· Hiring school not disclosed· 📍 Liverpool
  • Fixed Term
  • £24,700–£33,800
  • Posted 30 Jul 2026
  • Ref 5cdd8f65
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This Cover Supervisor role is based in Liverpool. The position is fixed term and pays £24,700–£33,800.

Job summary

Salary
£24,700–£33,800
Location
Liverpool
Contract
Fixed Term
Employer type
Recruitment agency
Advertised by
Engage Education (recruitment agency)
Source
Adzuna feed
Job reference
5785408258

About the role

Cover Supervisor - Liverpool Working Hours: 08:30 am - 15:30 pm. Salary: £95 - £130 per day At Engage, we’re working with schools in Liverpool to recruit daily Cover Supervisors who can support on a supply basis to cover planned and unplanned sickness. You can set your own availability each week, so we welcome applications from those available part-time or full-time. About the role You will be covering lessons across the school to either relieve classroom teachers for PPA time or for general sickness * We do not require applicants to have experience as a cover supervisor, but they must have a degree * Must have some experience with young people - open to supporting workers, youth workers, that sort of vibe * Behaviour can be challenging at times as a supply, so you must be personable and able to adapt to different situations Your Role as a Cover Supervisor As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll be supervising pupils to carry out pre-planned work when teaching staff are off work for a certain period (for example, sickness or paternity leave). The main job of a Cover Supervisor is to manage a classroom and behaviour while ensuring that pupils complete the work which has been set. * Supervising the students and ensuring they complete set tasks * Managing behaviour * Assisting pupils when they have questions * Following the school’s behaviour and safeguarding policies * Collecting the completed work and handing it to the Head of the Department * Providing feedback on the lesson and pupils What Makes a Great Cover Supervisor? Successful Cover Supervisors bring a combination of enthusiasm, presence, and adaptability to their role. Key attributes include: * Adaptability and flexibility: The ability to quickly adjust to new classrooms, subjects, and teaching styles is crucial. * Classroom management: Excellent skills in managing student behavior and maintaining discipline to ensure a positive learning environment. * Communication: The ability to convey instructions clearly, engage students, and communicate effectively with other staff. * Patience and empathy: A compassionate nature to build rapport with students and support their needs, even when they are challenging. * Professionalism and confidence: A calm, assertive, and professional presence to guide the class and handle any unexpected situations. * Organisation and reliability: Being punctual and organized to manage tasks, keep lessons on track, and ensure a smooth transition between activities. About us: We are Engage Education, the most trusted education recruitment agency, with professional development and support at our core. * Get paid in line with national scales (AWR compliant) * Free CPD sessions * Your own dedicated consultant * Receive a £50 Amazon voucher when you refer friends! * Wellbeing support, travel discounts, and retail offers from our partners How to apply: You can apply for this role below or get in touch with us directly. All applicants require the appropriate qualifications. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful in this role. All applicants must have a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before starting work. Full assistance will be provided. By applying for this role, you are consenting to Engage Education Ltd storing your details in our fully encrypted database, in line with the GDPR requirements

About Engage Education

The hiring school is not disclosed on this advert. This vacancy is being managed by Engage Education; 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
5cdd8f65
Advertised by
Engage Education
Original source
Adzuna feed · #5785408258
Expires
28/09/2026

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