Cover Supervisor

Chorlton High School Academy; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chorlton High School Academy is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support students across the curriculum and maintain engaging learning during short-term absences. This role emphasizes supervision over teaching and is suitable for graduates, aspiring teachers, or individuals with experience working with young people.

The position offers full-time hours, a fixed-term contract, and pay in the £29,064–£32,061 per annum range. A DBS check and safeguarding commitment are required.

Qualifications

• Good numeracy and literacy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• This is a supervisory role and does not require a teaching qualification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons/activities during short-term staff absence using pre-prepared work.
• Support teaching and learning across departments and provide feedback on student progress.
• Assist with classroom resources and displays and support examinations and enrichment activities.
• Undertake break/lunch duties and wider school tasks.
• Contribute to safeguarding and inclusive practice.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 2

Job description

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Working Hours: Full Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required:Good numeracy and literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

Are you passionate about supporting young people to succeed? Do you thrive in a fast-paced school environment where no two days are the same?

We are seeking a confident, organised and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with students, supporting learning across the curriculum, and contributing to a positive school culture.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning and classroom expectations are maintained.

You will also support curriculum areas, work collaboratively with teachers and support staff, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising lessons using pre-prepared work
• Managing student behaviour positively and effectively
• Supporting teaching and learning across departments
• Providing feedback on student progress and engagement
• Assisting with classroom resources and displays
• Supporting examinations, trips and enrichment activities
• Undertaking break/lunch duties and wider school support tasks

This is a supervisory role rather than a teaching post and is therefore suitable for applicants without a formal teaching qualification. It would particularly suit graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants or individuals with experience working with young people.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills
• Has experience working with children or young people
• Builds positive relationships with students and staff
• Is calm, flexible and organised
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Is committed to safeguarding and inclusion
• Demonstrates professionalism, tact and enthusiasm

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and collaborative staff team
• Opportunities for professional development and progression
• A welcoming school community committed to improvement
• Access to training and professional development opportunities
• The opportunity to make a real difference to students’ learning and wellbeing

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.