Cover Supervisor

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to maintain continuity of learning by delivering pre-planned lessons. The role requires good literacy and numeracy skills, and the ability to work confidently with young people. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a pro-rata salary of £24,998, with additional benefits including health plans and generous leave. Applications are welcome for both full-time and part-time candidates.

Benefits

High quality CPD

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

Generous Pension Contribution

Good holidays

Cycle scheme

Employee Assistance Programmes

Credit Union

Flexible working options

Mental Health First Aid

Blue Light Card

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Qualifications

• Experience working with or caring for children or young people.
• Understanding of the national curriculum and basic learning strategies.
• A calm, adaptable approach to managing student behaviour.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging pre-set lessons during staff absence.
• Manage classroom behaviour for a productive learning environment.
• Assess student progress during cover lessons.

Skills

Good numeracy and literacy skills

Confident working with young people

Managing classroom settings

Passionate about education

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent literacy and numeracy skills

Job description

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time, 35 hours per week
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Good numeracy and literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)
Start Date: 2nd January 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum

Do you want to help create a fantastic future for all?

At Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) in Wythenshawe, we are proud to be part of the Prospere Learning Trust.

Our shared mission is to provide high-quality education, character development, and strong pastoral care, ensuring our students are equipped to thrive in all aspects of life.

We are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisors to join our friendly and supportive team.

This is a Grade 5 permanent role, working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The pro‑rata salary is £24,998 and full‑time equivalent is £29,064.

We welcome applications for those seeking full‑time roles, or from part‑time applicants who wish to job‑share.

Main purpose of the job:

• As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning for our students by delivering pre‑planned lessons during the short‑term absence of teaching staff.
• This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in a classroom environment and contribute to the wider life of our school.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering engaging, pre‑set lessons to whole classes
• Managing classroom behaviour to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
• Assessing student progress during cover lessons and updating records as required
• Supporting students across a range of subjects and activities
• Supporting curriculum areas and pastoral teams when not covering lesson
• Providing additional support to curriculum and pastoral teams

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for individuals who are:

• Confident working with young people and managing classroom settings
• Passionate about education and committed to student success
• Professional, reliable, and enthusiastic team players

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Good literacy and numeracy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
• Experience working with or caring for children or young people
• Understanding of the national curriculum and basic learning strategies
• A calm, adaptable and positive approach to managing student behaviour

About the Candidate

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

• High quality CPD for all roles
• Bupa Level 1 Health Plan — annual cash back allowance for a range of everyday health‑care expenses
• Generous Pension Contribution — over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
• Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non‑teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years’ service
• Cycle scheme — save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
• Employee Assistance Programmes — including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
• Credit Union — regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
• Flexible working options — we’re happy to talk flexible working where possible
• Mental Health First Aid in every school
• Blue Light Card — discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
• bynd cashback card — spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

About Us

To apply for this job role, please click the following link: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/prosperecareers/Job/JobDetail?JobId=975&source=MCC

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 Offences 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.

At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, 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.