Cover Supervisor

Little Lever School; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Lever School in Greater Manchester invites applications for a Cover Supervisor. The role is permanent, 33.33 hours per week, Term Time plus 5 days, with an actual annual salary of £24,719–£27,438. Start date is immediate.

The successful candidate will regularly cover lessons and supervise groups of students under the direction of teaching staff. The school highlights strong OfSTED outcomes and a supportive environment, with a commitment to safeguarding and staff wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Regularly cover lessons and supervise groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching staff.

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Grade F SCP 17-23

Monday Friday 8.20am 3.00pm

33.33 hours per week Term Time plus 5 Days

Actual Annual Salary (£24,719 - £27,438)

Permanent

Immediate Start Date

Helping every person achieve things they never thought they could

Little Lever School is one of the most improved schools in the country. Our outcomes remain in the top 100 schools nationally for similar schools. In May 2026, our school was graded Strong in Curriculum and Expected in all other areas by OfSTED. We continue to move forward at pace. We are a recognised School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT) and Teach First Partner school. We support schools from across the Northwest in a range of areas. The systems and structures we have established, our clear expectations and relentless focus on our praise culture, routines and behaviour have created a positive environment where students can learn, and teachers can teach.

This is an exciting time to join Little Lever as we expand, providing the best educational experiences for more pupils. Our ambition is to become the best in class. We put students at the heart of our thinking and we continue to help every person achieve things they never thought they could!

Please visit our website to gather a flavour of what we are all about!

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented, energetic and inspiring Cover Supervisor with a real passion for teaching. We are looking for an individual who is determined to make a difference to the lives of young people. The successful candidate will be expected to regularly cover lessons and supervise groups of students under the direction/instruction of teaching staff.

We recognise the people that work within the Lever Academy Trust are the decisive element in helping all our students to achieve great things. We value the wellbeing of our staff and know how important it is to invest in initiatives to support staff wellbeing throughout the school year. We expect the very best from everyone every day and are focused on people. We want our students to achieve the very best outcomes. We ensure our students model our values of being kind, working hard and taking responsibility in all that they do so they are ready to take their place in the world!

The school is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and it expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date for applications & shortlisting: 9am Friday 25th September 2026

Interviews to be held: Week Commencing Monday 28th September 2026

This vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of suitable applications are received.

Supporting Documents

• Job Description
• Person Specification
• Application Form