COVER SUPERVISOR

Lancashire County Council; Helmshore; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Alder Grange School in Rawtenstall, part of Lancashire County Council, is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during teacher absences. The role is permanent, with options for full or part-time hours. You will promote our positive behaviour policy and work confidently both alone and within a team.

We welcome enthusiastic, well-organised applicants who can adapt as the role evolves and support pupils with diverse needs in a school setting.

Qualifications

• GCSEs passes at 4+ in Maths and English (or equivalent).
• First Aid qualification or willingness to study to obtain it.
• Desirable NVQ level 2 or above.

Responsibilities

• Provide class supervision during times of teacher absence.
• Promote and implement our positive behaviour policy.
• Work independently or as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Flexible working

Organised

Education

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

First Aid Qualification

Job description

Location Alder Grange School, Calder Road, Off Hollin Lane, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW (904 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

School website: www.aldergrange.com Summary Thank you for your interest in Alder Grange and the role of Cover Supervisor Role.

The role will evolve over time; however, the key priorities are to provide class supervision during times of teacher absence.

The role is offered on a permanent basis, and we would welcome applications for both full and part time hours.

We are therefore looking for someone who is flexible in approach, enthusiastic and well-organised and keen to promote and implement our positive behaviour policy, and confident in both working alone and in part of a multi-disciplined team.

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.

Closing date: 02/11/2026 - 9am

Essential Qualifications

• GCSE passes at 4 or above in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• First Aid Qualification or willingness to study to acquire appropriate qualification

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 or above qualification –appropriate to the post (or equivalent)

Desirable Experience

• Experience of working with or caring for children of relevant age
• Experience of working in a relevant classroom / service environment
• Experience of supporting pupils with challenging behaviour
• Experience of supporting pupils with special educational needs

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.

An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

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.