Cover Supervisor

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD access

Career progression

Wellbeing resources

EDI training

Automatic pay progression for teachers

25 days annual leave

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Lunch allowance

Job summary

Bolton Council seeks a Cover Supervisor to join our permanent team for 37 hours per week during term time plus 2 days. The role supports pupils aged 11–16, under the school’s behaviour framework, with duties during teacher absence and supervision during breaks.

The post offers a stable salary range and opportunities for professional development within an inclusive academy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils in education settings.
• Ability to work within behaviour management framework.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support learning when teachers are absent.
• Maintain good behaviour and classroom order.
• Support break and lunchtime supervision when needed.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Pupil support

Rapport building

Motivate others

Experience with 11-16

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR

GRADE E SCP 11 - 17 (£29,071 - £32,046)

ACTUAL SALARY £24,419.64 - £26,918.64

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP

We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school has been on a fantastic journey over the last 18 months, and we are incredibly proud of our amazing staff and pupils. Our recent Ofsted and SIAMS inspections highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment, with the best team you could hope for.

At BSCA, we are fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own internal leadership development programmes.

Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!

WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

• Is a great team player, friendly and professional.
• Enjoys working as part of a team and be able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Is committed to supporting the progress and wellbeing of pupils with special needs.
• Will quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues.
• Will enthuse and motivate colleagues and students to work hard and try their best.
• Has previous experience of working with children aged 11 -16 in an education setting.
• Demonstrates personal resilience and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people.
• Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

• To supervise students and support them with their learning when members of teaching staff are absent. This will involve delivering lessons planned by Heads of Department and supporting students as they do their work
• Ensure good order is established and maintained working within our behaviour management framework
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed

IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

• Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
• Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a 'touchbase' informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager
• Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
• Automatic pay progression for teachers - we don't have performance related appraisals and pay reviews
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years
• A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
• Fantastic facilities.
• A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 21st October 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC