Cover Supervisors

Permanent part-time job recruited via Veritas (London, UK)

Job Reference SJWCSWIG_1781854861

Closing date July 19, 2026

Location Wigan, United Kingdom

Type Part-Time

Status Permanent

Contact Roscoe Price Moor

+64 273124286

rpricemoor@veritas-education.com

About this job

Cover Supervisor - Secondary Schools (Wigan)

Day-to-Day & Short-Term Cover | Veritas Education

Veritas Education are currently recruiting Cover Supervisors to work across a range of secondary schools in Wigan. We are seeking confident, reliable individuals available for day-to-day and short-term cover roles, supporting schools with staff absences.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Deliver pre-set lesson plans in the absence of the class teacher
• Manage classroom behaviour effectively and maintain a positive learning environment
• Ensure students remain engaged and on task
• Provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons

This is an excellent opportunity for:

• Graduates considering a career in teaching
• Experienced Cover Supervisors or Teaching Assistants
• Individuals with strong communication and behaviour management skills

Requirements

• Experience working with young people (education, coaching, youth work, etc.)
• Confident classroom presence
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
• A flexible and adaptable approach

What We Offer

• Flexible working to suit your availability
• Competitive daily rates of pay
• Opportunities to work across a variety of secondary schools in Wigan
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Veritas consultant
• Pathways into long-term roles or teacher training

About Veritas Education

Veritas Education work closely with schools across Greater Manchester, providing high-quality staffing solutions and ongoing support.

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 interview

Veritas 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.'