Cover Supervisor

Turton School; Dunscar; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-achieving educational institution in Dunscar is seeking a Cover Supervisor to provide support in lessons for absent teachers. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and demonstrate a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment. This is a permanent role with opportunities for career development and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Opportunities for career development

Bespoke CPD opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Must have experience working in education or a similar setting.
• Commitment to caring for students and fostering good relationships.
• Enthusiasm for learning and teaching.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for absent teachers and supervise students.
• Communicate teacher-set tasks to pupils.
• Promote positive behaviour and conduct.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Experience working with young people

Flexible team player

Job description

VACANCY: COVER SUPERVISOR – Unqualified Teacher (UQ2) – £25,193 (Required as soon as possible)

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and flexible team player who will be expected to provide cover in lessons for absent teachers. The role will primarily involve communicating teacher‑set tasks to pupils and supervising the completion of that work while promoting positive behaviour and conduct. We expect that this position will attract applicants from a range of backgrounds, but all with the common experience of working successfully with young people in an education or similar setting. Equally, this opportunity might suit those applicants with a proven aptitude for working with young people, those who may be considering a teaching career in the future and those looking for valuable relevant experience.

What we offer

• Location: Bromley Cross (rural suburbs of Bolton)
• Train station 2 minutes from school
• Opportunities for career development; we run our own teacher training programme SD@Turton and are keen to hear from colleagues considering a teaching career.
• Bespoke CPD opportunities
• Contract: permanent
• Flexible working considered
• A warm, caring, dedicated set of colleagues, who are very keen to learn from you

Our school Turton is an oversubscribed and high‑achieving 11‑18 school of 1,650 students, with 300 in the Sixth Form. We are an innovative Leadership Team, looking at creative and exciting approaches to teaching and learning, in order to engage and challenge both staff and students. Candidates must have the commitment to care for everyone in our school community and an enthusiasm for learning and teaching that energises young people and allows them to develop the knowledge, skills and attitudes they will need for their futures.

The distinctive Turton ethos is values‑led. Compassion and good relationships underpin all of our practices. The successful candidate will join a team of hard‑working and dedicated colleagues, supportive parents, a fully involved governing body and inspiring students. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). This school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The school is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We invite you to find out more about our school in ‘The Story’ written by our Head (Sam Gorse) and on the school website. The best way to get to know us is to talk to us – if you would like an opportunity to come to meet us before the deadline, please contact [e-mail] to arrange a time and date that works for you. We thought you might like to hear what it’s like here straight from the horse’s mouth before you meet us. Here are a few of our staff on a one‑take interview: https://vimeo.com/813566619/8d0fb1bd1f

Closing date: Wednesday 19th November 2025. Interviews: Monday 24th November 2025. Start date: As soon as possible. E‑mail responses to [e-mail].