Cover Supervisor

Rochdale Council; Heywood; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochdale Council is seeking a reliable Cover Supervisor to support learning across KS3 and KS4 during short-term absences. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, term-time only.

You will deliver pre-planned work, manage student behaviour in line with the school's policy, and contribute to a safe, positive learning environment. The appointment is subject to safeguarding checks and Right to Work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience of supporting classes across KS3 and KS4.
• Ability to deliver pre-planned set work to students.
• Experience with safeguarding and behaviour management policies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absences of the class teacher.
• Support learning across KS3/KS4 and maintain order in the classroom.
• Follow the school’s behaviour policy and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson delivery

Right to work in UK

Job description

Cover Supervisor

30 hours per week

(Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)

(Permanent Contract)

Grade 4 – Point 7 to 11

Salary £27,274 to £29,071 (pro rata)

Actual Salary £18,936 to £20,184

Starting ASAP

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and student friendly Cover Supervisor to support our wider school environment, supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 during short-term absences of the assigned class teacher.

The candidate will have experience in delivering pre-planned set work, with a clear understanding of the tasks to be delivered within the classroom. The candidate will have behaviour management experience with an expectation of managing students’ behaviour at all times in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Experience of working within a school setting, including the relevant Health & Safety requirements is desirable, though training will be provided.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring background check.

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026 at 11.59pm

Shortlisting date: Monday 19th October 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 19th October (TBC)

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.