Cover Supervisor

Runshaw College; Leyland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Runshaw College in Leyland, Lancashire, invites applications for a Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff by supervising students when teachers are absent and ensuring they complete tasks to maximise progress in a positive learning environment.

The role is term-time with flexible hours, required to be available at short notice, and may include duties such as safeguarding, trips and exams invigilation. Initially fixed-term until July 2027.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students in class in the absence of their teacher
• Escort staff awaiting DBS clearance to safeguard requirements
• Accompany students on trips and during examination invigilation
• Be flexible to undertake additional duties and to work at short notice

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR - REF 2607158R

£15.12 per hour

Variable hours to provide short or long-term support during term time

We offer a competitive benefits package

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, friendly and supportive culture and focus on putting the student at the heart of all that we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

At Runshaw College we are dedicated to ensuring that all students fulfill their full potential, and we are very proud of the support systems we have in place. A cover supervisor plays a very important role in supporting students and teaching staff in ensuring that every student receives the guidance and encouragement they need to succeed.

You will work across the college, supervising students in class in the absence of their teacher. You must be passionate about education and supporting students to be successful in their studies, guiding them to complete set tasks to maximise their progress and achievement in a positive learning environment. With a flexible approach to your working hours, you need to be available to work at short notice. The role also requires flexibility to undertake a range of additional duties as required, including escorting and supervising staff awaiting DBS clearance to ensure safeguarding requirements are met, accompanying students on trips and examination invigilation.

Initially, this post is fixed term until July 2027

Closing date for this post is 12 noon, Friday 18th September 2026

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.