Cover Supervisor

Roseacre Primary Academy; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowland High School is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our team on a permanent basis. The role starts ASAP, with a 35-hour week during term time plus two flex days.

The post is graded SCP11-19 within the UK pay scale, with FTE salary £29,071–£33,119 and pro rata £23,495–£26,766 p.a. The ideal candidate will work well within a dedicated staff team, support pupils effectively, and contribute to Bowland High’s strong community and high standards of behaviour.

Qualifications

• Team player with good communication skills.
• The ability to work with autonomy in a school environment.
• A sound understanding of a school environment.
• A strong sense of professional integrity.
• The ability to adapt to a wide range of duties.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Autonomy

School environment understanding

Professional integrity

Adaptability

Job description

Your Role

Cover Supervisor

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: Grade 6 (SCP11 - SCP19) £29,071 - £33,119 FTE salary, pro rata salary £23,495 - £26,766 pa

Location: Bowland High

Contract type: Permanent

Working arrangement: 35 hours per week, Term time plus two days to be worked flexibly

Welcome to Bowland High School: We have a fantastic opportunity for a successful candidate to be able to work in our fantastic school amongst a team of dedicated staff and with pupils who are keen and ready to learn. As our Ofsted inspection points out, pupils at Bowland are at the very heart and core of the school and the care, vision and values that underpin everything that we do allows pupils and staff to flourish in a safe but challenging environment. If you want to work in a school where investment in staff development is strong, where pupils are polite and respectful and in a location of outstanding natural beauty then this could be the job for you.

Mrs Fielden

Headteacher

The School

1. a highly successful and oversubscribed specialist school
2. high academic achievement
3. innovative, modern and exciting learning environments
4. spectacular rural location
5. a strong sense of community, in a safe and caring environment

The Person

1. A team player with good communication skills
2. The ability to work with autonomy in a helpful and diplomatic manner
3. A sound understanding of a school environment
4. A strong sense of professional integrity
5. The ability to adapt to a wide range of duties

The Promise

1. A commitment to professional development
2. A highly supportive administrative team
3. A Senior Leadership Team that is receptive to fresh approaches and innovations

Closing date: 30th September at 12 noon

Interviews: Week commencing 5th October 2026

Achievement through Collaboration Multi-Academy Trust is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture or disability. Each individual is assessed on merit alone. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

About Bowland High School

Bowland High is a co-educational secondary academy based in Grindleton, near Clitheroe in Lancashire, for students aged 11-16. It is a non-denominational school.

Bowland High overlooks the River Ribble and Pendle Hill from an elevated position.

Bowland High believes that because it is a small school, it is much easier for staff to get to know all pupils. The whole school community is able to understand the specific needs and interests of individual students and to monitor their progress. The secondary school aims for its pupils to thrive in a secure environment, where students learn from each other as well as from their teachers.

Bowland High prides itself on being a school founded on mutual respect and responsibility, with high standards of behaviour. It considers itself to be forward-looking, but it is also proud of and true to its heritage.

About Achievement through Collaboration Multi Academy Trust

At Achievement through Collaboration - we do what it says on the tin! We collaborate to achieve.

We collaborate because we believe that every child has the right to a powerful education, an education that they value and are proud of, an education that can genuinely shape a positive future for themselves and for society.

We collaborate because we know that education has the power to transform lives for the better.

We collaborate because we know that meaningful collaboration between professionals and between schools can accelerate the positive impact a great education can have.

If you share our values and are committed to ensuring that our children have the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills and character to shape future success, we look forward to hearing from you!

Jane Chambers

Chief Executive Officer

Our commitment

We are committed to:

1. Safeguarding and putting children at the heart of everything we do. Successful candidates are subject to rigorous pre-employment safeguarding checks, including on line checks.
2. Supporting flexible working for all roles and welcome applications from those who wish to work flexibly.
3. Eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We are committed to a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment and we strive to create an inclusive environment where all employees feel they achieve, belong and collaborate.
4. Supporting colleagues - we offer a wide range of staff benefits available to all colleagues working within our family of schools.

Due to the nature of this role, it is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and requires enhanced DBS certificate/barred list check. It is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are on a barred list.

If you have any difficulties accessing our recruitment portal or completing the application form please contact 01924 907319.

Safeguarding Information

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

Achievement Through Collaboration Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.