COVER SUPERVISOR

Lancashire County Council; Clayton-le-Moors; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hollins, part of the LET Education Trust, in Accrington, Lancashire, is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic cover supervisor to join two full-time posts. You will cover lessons when teaching staff are absent and support within classes as needed.

You will deliver work set by teachers from across the curriculum and age ranges, helping to maintain a positive learning environment. An online DBS check will be carried out as part of safeguarding procedures; closing date 05/10/2026 at 9am.

Responsibilities

• Deliver work set by teachers from across the curriculum and age ranges.
• Provide classroom cover and support for teachers as needed.

Job description

Location: The Hollins, Hollins Lane, Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 2QY (802 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: thehollins.com/

The Hollins, part of the LET Education Trust, are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and highly motivated cover supervisor, to be one of two full-time cover supervisors, who cover lessons in the absence of teaching staff, and also support within classes as needed.

We are looking for an exceptional individual, to work with the school to provide classroom cover and support for teachers. You will be delivering work, set by teachers, from across the curriculum and age ranges.

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.

The closing date is 05/10/2026 at 9am.

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.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

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.