Cover Supervisor

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy; Bolton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton St Catherine’s Academy in Bolton is seeking an experienced Cover Supervisor to support learning when teaching staff are absent. You will deliver lessons planned by Heads of Department and help maintain orderly behaviour across the student body.

The role is 37 hours per week, term time plus 2 days, on a permanent contract, with actual salary range £24,420–£26,918 per year (SCP 11–17). The academy offers a supportive team, CPD and opportunities to develop professionally, with a fast-paced,

Qualifications

• Experience supporting pupils with special needs.
• Able to communicate effectively with pupils, parents and staff.
• Experience with students aged 11-16 in an educational setting.
• Willingness to work flexibly to meet role demands.
• Great team player with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and support learning when teaching staff are absent.
• Deliver lessons planned by Heads of Department and support students as they work.
• Ensure good order within the behaviour management framework.
• Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed.

Skills

Team: team player

Effective communication

Special needs support

Rapport with students

Motivation of staff & pupils

Experience with 11-16

Resilience & flexibility

Job description

ADVERT
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.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing [e-mail]

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:

Tuesday 29th September 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS:

TBC