COVER SUPERVISOR

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development programmes

Discounts and staff rewards package

Job summary

Fulwood Academy in Preston is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to provide continuity of education by supervising classes, small groups or individuals during periods of absence. You will join a supportive team committed to high standards and ongoing staff development, with a focus on delivering engaging learning experiences and maintaining a positive classroom environment.

The role offers opportunities for career development and involvement in school improvement plans as Fulwood advances

Qualifications

• Experience supervising whole classes and maintaining behaviour.
• Commitment to inclusive teaching and safeguarding procedures.
• Willingness to contribute to school wider-life opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during periods of authorised/ unexpected absence.
• Support learning to ensure continuity of education and engagement.
• Uphold high standards of behaviour and safety in the classroom.

Skills

Drive

Enthusiasm

Resilience

Humour

Education

Experience supervising whole classes

Job description

Location Fulwood Academy, Black Bull Lane, Fulwood, Preston, PR2 9YR (976 on roll)

Tel: [phone]

Summary We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor, to provide continuity of education for pupils through supervision of whole classes, small groups or individuals to cover periods affected by authorised or unexpected absence.

We Care, We Challenge, We Commit are at the heart of all we do, and you will join a fabulous team of staff who share the passion to develop pupils learning with strong subject knowledge and who are committed to providing the best learning opportunities possible for the pupils of Fulwood.

You will be involved in a very exciting phase of Fulwood’s journey to be an Outstanding school.

We seek to appoint an experienced candidate who has:

• Drive, enthusiasm, resilience, warmth and a sense of humour
• Contributions to make to the wider Academy
• Dedication to improving the opportunities for the pupils of Fulwood Academy by delivering a broad and innovative curriculum

We can offer you:

• A friendly and diverse pupil and staff community
• Outstanding facilities to support Teaching and Learning
• A broad and wide-ranging staff development programme
• A staff rewards package including benefits and discounts
• A strong behaviour system that supports Teaching and Learning
• The opportunity to join an academy with exciting plans for the future
• An environment focused on raising standards
• Opportunities for career development

Working Requirements: 37 hours per week, term time only + 5 Inset days (08.15am – 4.15pm Mon-Thurs, 3.45pm Fri)

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Essential Qualifications Please see Person Specification

Desirable Qualifications Please see Person Specification

Essential Experience Please see Person Specification

Desirable Experience Please see Person Specification

Equal Opportunities statement An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community

Rehabilitation Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all people in terms of recruitment, selection and employment, and is a Disability Confident employer, which means that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria in the person specification will be interviewed. However, commitment to this standard is on an individual school basis and, therefore, if you are applying for a position within a school, you will need to check with the school whether they have made the decision to comply with this standard.

Please note that we can only consider applications from candidates who are legally entitled to work in the UK.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.