COVER SUPERVISOR

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sir John Thursby Community College in Burnley seeks a flexible Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during teacher absences and provide classroom support. The role requires a GCSE in English and maths (4/C) or equivalent, with a suitable qualification such as NVO Level 3.

DBS checks are part of safeguarding, with pro-rata salary for part-time hours. Hours are 32.5 per week (8:15–15:15, Mon–Fri), term-time only, with a pro-rata salary.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Relevant experience or an appropriate recognised qualification such as NVO Level 3.
• Support learning and maintain high behaviour standards in class.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes for short-term teacher absence.
• Provide general classroom support and help learning.
• Motivate and engage students in a positive learning environment.

Skills

Motivate students

Engage students

Flexible

Proactive

Education

GCSE English and maths (Grade 4/C+)

NVO Level 3

Job description

Location Sir John Thursby Community College, Eastern Avenue, Burnley, Lancashire, BB10 2AT (1126 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.sirjohnthursby.lancs.sch.uk/ Summary Cover Supervisor

32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week

Grade 6 pt 11-19 Actual Salary £22,159 - £25,245pa

Permanent / To start ASAP

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful and welcoming school as a Cover Supervisor. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, flexible and proactive person to supervise whole classes for short-term teacher absence and general classroom support. We are looking for someone who can support learning, motivate and engage students and maintain high expectations of behaviour.

A good standard of education is essential, including GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), along with relevant experience or an appropriate, recognised qualification such as NVO Level 3.

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing the majority of our staff to be happy, content and proud to be a part of our school with over 83% recommending SJT as a great place to work.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro –rata basis.

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

For an informal discussion please contact: Matt Renshaw, Headteacher

Proposed Interview Date: 12/11/2026