Cover Supervisor – Secondary School

📍 Bolton
💰 £115–£125 per day | Full-Time & Part-Time Opportunities

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We're currently recruiting for a Cover Supervisor in Bolton to support welcoming secondary schools on a short-term, long-term, or temp-to-perm basis. This Cover Supervisor job in Bolton is ideal for experienced Cover Supervisors, aspiring teachers, graduates, sports coaches, youth workers, or anyone with experience working with children and young people who is confident leading a classroom.

You'll be joining supportive secondary schools across Bolton that place a strong focus on inclusion, student wellbeing and maintaining high expectations. This is a fantastic opportunity to become a familiar face within a school community, build strong relationships with students and staff, and gain valuable experience in secondary education.

Your Main Responsibilities

• Delivering pre-set lessons across a range of secondary subjects in the absence of the class teacher

• Managing classroom behaviour effectively in line with school policies

• Ensuring students remain focused, engaged and on task throughout lessons

• Supporting pupils with their learning and responding appropriately to individual needs

• Building positive relationships with students and school staff

• Maintaining a safe, positive and inclusive classroom environment

• Providing feedback to teaching staff following lessons where required

Requirements or Skills

• Previous experience working with children or young people in a school, coaching, youth work, mentoring or care setting

• Previous Cover Supervisor experience is desirable but not essential

• Strong behaviour management skills and the confidence to lead a classroom independently

• Excellent communication and organisational skills

• A calm, confident and adaptable approach

• A professional presence and ability to establish positive relationships with pupils

• A genuine interest in education and supporting young people

• Graduates and aspiring teachers are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available.

• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance – APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards.

• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule.

• Culture-matched placements – we take the time to understand you and find schools that fit your values and strengths.

• Priority Partnership school network – access to trusted schools who work with us long-term on staffing, enrichment and community initiatives.

• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement (including Safeguarding, SEND & Behaviour) with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy.

• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources, designed by real teachers.

• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub – because we believe supported staff stay longer and make a bigger impact.

• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides – so you walk in ready on day one.

• 24/7 support from your personal consultant, directly through their work mobile phone to ensure your journey is personal.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Interested?

Click 'Apply Now' to apply for this Cover Supervisor job in Bolton, or contact Cameron at Milk Education for more information.

📞 0161 327 0001
📧 Cameron.stewart@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

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