Job Description

Graduates Wanted - Flexible Cover Supervisor Roles in Oldham & Rochdale

Are you a graduate looking for flexible work, classroom experience, or a step towards a teaching career? Tradewind Education is recruiting enthusiastic graduates for temporary cover supervisor roles at a large Ofsted-rated Good secondary academy on the Oldham/Rochdale border.

The Role

  • Ad hoc, day-to-day supply cover (start immediately)

  • Monday-Friday, 8:20am-3:20pm

  • Take the lead in the teacher's absence, deliver pre-planned lessons, manage behaviour, and support learning and pastoral care

  • Full training provided in KCSIE, Working as a Cover Supervisor, and Safer Working Practices

  • Experience teaching PE, Spanish, or Maths is a bonus

The School

  • Successful 11-16 academy with state-of-the-art facilities

  • Good Ofsted rating (April 2025)

  • Calm, orderly environment enabling students to thrive

  • Easily accessible from Oldham, Rochdale, and North Manchester

Who We're Looking For

  • Graduates with at least 6 weeks' experience working with children or teens in the last 3 years

  • Experience could include: school/college support, youth work (e.g., MAHDLO), sports coaching, drama or arts workshops, children's clubs, summer camps, Scouts/Guides, Duke of Edinburgh, or outdoor education

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)

  • Ability to get to Oldham by 8am at short notice

  • Legal right to work in the UK

Why Join Tradewind?

  • Flexible work around study or other commitments

  • Competitive pay with no planning, marking, or work at home

  • Access to 2,500+ free CPD courses via The National College

  • Full training and ongoing support for classroom and safeguarding duties

  • Interview prep, lesson planning help, and guidance throughout placements

  • Holiday pay, referral bonuses, and networking events

  • Onsite UK payroll - no third parties

Next Steps
Call our Manchester office on 0161 674 0138 or email Manchester@twrecruitment.com to apply or find out more.