Cover Supervisor

Birches Head Academy; Hanley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Birches Head Academy is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our team. You will supervise classes in the absence of a teacher and contribute to supporting learning across subjects as needed.

This permanent, term-time-only role (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks a year) offers a competitive Grade 5 SCP 7-12 salary and progression opportunities. Applicants should have at least five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above, be computer literate, well organised, and able to communicate with

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents/carers.
• Computer literate and well organised.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes in the absence of a teacher.
• Support teaching and learning in subject areas as required.
• Supervise students' work and manage student behaviour.

Education

Five GCSEs including Maths and English at grade C or above

Job description

Required to start as soon as possible Permanent, 32.5 hours per week

Term time only plus INSET days (39 weeks per year)

Salary: Grade 5 SCP 7-12 (equating to £20,125 - £21,798 per annum - Subject to Pay Award)

Birches Head Academy is part of the Frank Field Education Trust and we work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop. This is embodied in the FFET vision: 'Social Justice through Excellence in Education' and in the Academy motto: 'Aspire to be More'.

Birches Head Academy is looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated staff, who will supervise classes in the absence of a teacher.

The role will also include undertaking duties to support teaching and learning in subject areas, to be determined dependent on your area of expertise, supervision of students' work and management of student behaviour.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate experience of working with children of relevant age in a learning environment. You should possess the ability to communicate effectively with students, colleagues and parents / carers. You must be computer literate, organised and have at least five GCSEs, including Maths and English at grade C or above (or equivalent qualifications).

All staff play a vital role in helping us to ensure our pupils receive a world-class education, thereby enabling each child to reach their full potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to demonstrate their ability to champion the Academy's development and to be part of our exciting journey.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our pupil intake.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th September 2026, 9.00am

Interviews week commencing Monday 28th September 2026