Cover Supervisor

iSapo internet; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Cover Supervisor at Manchester Enterprise Academy. This permanent, full-time role involves managing classrooms, supporting teachers, and ensuring educational continuity during staff absences. You'll be part of a community-focused organization dedicated to shaping a fairer and greener city.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Training opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Experience working with children.
• Understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Deliver agreed learning activities to classes.
• Assess student progress and record assessments.
• Support management and development in a specialist area.

Skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Child care experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 or higher

Job description

5 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

£28,163 - £31,067 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Full Time

Number of Positions: 1

Start Date: 12 th July 2025

Salary: £28,163 - £31,067 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA)

Were Looking For

Cover Supervisors to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delivering agreed learning activities to whole classes of students to cover for short term absences of staff.

This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes to whole classes ensuring that the educational provision for students is not detrimentally affected by staff absence.

You will also be responsible for assessing the progress of students in lessons and recording assessments on the appropriate school systems

You will need to have excellent numeracy and literacy skills qualified to NVQ L2 or higher. You will also require experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age and an understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Main Purpose Of The Job

You will be responsible for supporting the management and development of a specialist area in school or across a department, and or leading and deploying teaching assistants in addressing the needs of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning

• To work in collaboration with teaching colleagues to co-ordinate and plan schemes of work to be used by teaching assistants undertaking specified teaching work
• Contribute to Senior Management Team or Departmental Management Team
• Line management, supervision of support staff, including implementation of performance management procedures.
• Supervising work that has been set in accordance with school policy
• Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work
• Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  
  

About the Candidate You will be responsible for supporting the management and development of a specialist area in school or across a department, and or leading and deploying teaching assistants in addressing the needs of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning

• To work in collaboration with teaching colleagues to co-ordinate and plan schemes of work to be used by teaching assistants undertaking specified teaching work
• Contribute to Senior Management Team or Departmental Management Team
• Line management, supervision of support staff, including implementation of performance management procedures.
• Supervising work that has been set in accordance with school policy
• Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work
• Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate.
• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
  
  

About Us

Were the local council for one of the UKs most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isnt just a job its an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether its strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, youll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester Is Our Vision For a Fairer, Greener, And Healthier City a Vision Shaped By The People Of Manchester. It Guides Everything We Do At The Council And Is Brought To Life Through The Our Manchester Behaviours

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We own it and were not afraid to try new things
• Were proud and passionate about Manchester
  
  

Benefits We Offer

Generous holiday allowance - Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.

A buzzing pension - Youll be enrolled in the UKs largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three-times your salary as a lump sum.

Enhanced parental and carers leave - Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.

Brilliant perks - Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.

Learn and grow - We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.

A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.

Up to 3 days volunteering leave - Give back to the community with three days pro-rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?Jobid=556&source=MCC

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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