Are you looking for a rewarding role supporting young people in their education? Do you have excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire students? If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for you!

Tradewind Recruitment is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Cover Supervisors to join our team and work in various secondary schools across Blackpool. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in the education sector, graduates considering a career in teaching, or those seeking flexible work within a school environment.

About the Role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the school day by supervising students aged 11-16 in the absence of their regular teacher. You will be responsible for maintaining a positive and productive learning environment, delivering pre-prepared lessons, and managing classroom behaviour in line with school policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervising students undertaking pre-set learning activities across a range of subjects.
Managing classroom behaviour effectively, ensuring a calm and focused atmosphere.
Following school policies and procedures, particularly regarding behaviour management and safeguarding.
Responding to student questions and providing guidance as needed.
Reporting any issues or concerns to the relevant teaching staff.
Ensuring the safety and well-being of all students in your care.
Encouraging student engagement and participation in learning activities.
Collecting completed work and ensuring the classroom is left tidy.
Potentially supervising students during break times and lunchtimes.

What We Are Looking For:

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong classroom management abilities and the confidence to lead a group of students.
The ability to build positive relationships with students and staff.
A proactive and adaptable approach to work.
The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
A genuine interest in working with young people and supporting their learning.
Good literacy and numeracy skills.
Educated to at least GCSE level (including Maths and English). A-Levels or a degree are advantageous.
Previous experience working with children or in a school environment is desirable but not essential.
A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

What We Can Offer You:

Competitive daily rates of pay, (£96 - £123 per day, dependent on experience).
Flexible working opportunities, including day-to-day, short-term, and long-term assignments.
The chance to gain valuable experience in a variety of secondary school settings.
Opportunities for professional development and training.
A supportive and welcoming working environment.
For the right candidates, potential opportunities to progress into teaching roles.
The satisfaction of making a positive impact on the lives of young people.

How to Apply:

If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about supporting student learning please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant skills and experience to or telephone Rachael Boaler directly on .

We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing Date: Monday 14th April 2025 at 9am.

Note: Please be aware that successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Benefits of joining Tradewind Recruitment/ SANZA Teaching Agency:

Your income matters; we will always seek to get you the highest rate of pay and will provide you with the best possible advice.

* Your development matters; we offer our people free access to over 2,500 CPD courses, webinars and resources via the incredible National College.* Your flexibility matters; we tailor the working week to you - daily supply, long-term contracts and permanent positions available local to you.* Your well-being matters; we put people at the heart of everything we do and are proudly a Sunday Times Top 100 employer for 4 years running.* We pride ourselves on our exceptional service to our candidates and are proudly an Equal Opportunities Employer.