Cover Supervisor

Moorside High School; Salford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused high school in Salford is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to manage classroom activities during teacher absences. This role is vital in ensuring students remain engaged and supported in their development. Ideal candidates will be skilled in classroom management, communication, and possess a passion for working with young people. The position offers generous annual leave and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance (34 days + bank holidays)

Enhanced sick pay and maternity leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to occupational health

Discounts on gyms and shopping

Outstanding CPD provision

Qualifications

• Confident in managing a classroom setting and promoting positive behaviour.
• Effective communication with students and staff.
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys working with young people and makes a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students stay on task.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and promote positive values.
• Support pupils in their learning and development.

Skills

Classroom management

Effective communication

Strong organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

ICT skills

Flexibility

Resilience

Job description

At Moorside High School, part of the Consilium Academies Trust, we're proud of the caring, aspirational, and inclusive community we've created for both our students and our staff. We believe we get the balance right between academic progress, pastoral support, and wider enrichment, and we're looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team and play a vital part in that mission.

The Role

We are seeking a passionate and flexible individual to supervise classes during teacher absences, ensuring students remain on task and engaged in their learning. You'll maintain high standards of behaviour, promote positive values, and support pupils in their learning and development—acting as a key member of the school team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to work in a vibrant school environment and gain valuable classroom experience. Whether you are looking to build a career in education or simply enjoy supporting young people, this role could be a great fit for you.

We are proud of our inclusive ethos and unwavering commitment to ensuring that every student leaves Moorside fully prepared for the next successful chapter of their life—whether in higher education, training, or employment.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is confident managing a classroom setting and promoting positive behaviour
• Can communicate effectively with students and staff alike
• Has strong organisational and interpersonal skills
• Enjoys working with young people and making a real difference
• Has good literacy, numeracy, and ICT skills
• Is flexible, resilient, and committed to supporting every student to succeed

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education! Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state-funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer-facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

At Moorside, we take pride in being:

• Ambitious - We aim high for our students and staff.
• Supportive - A school where teamwork and wellbeing are a priority.
• Inclusive - Every young person matters here.
• Driven - We never stop striving for improvement.

You'll benefit from being part of a school with a strong and improving reputation, and a Trust that invests in its people. Through Consilium's Centre for Professional Learning, you'll have access to tailored development and progression opportunities.

Staff Benefits

• Local Government Pension Scheme (support staff)
• Generous annual leave allowance (34 days + bank holidays, pro-rata)
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity leave
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling
• Access to occupational health and salary sacrifice schemes
• Discounts via Vivup platform on gyms, tech, shopping & more
• Outstanding CPD provision and internal progression routes

About Moorside High School

Located on a state-of-the-art campus, Moorside High School serves over 1,200 students aged 11-16. We were graded Good by Ofsted in March 2022 and continue to go from strength to strength. As part of Consilium Academies, a Trust of 9 schools across the North of England, we are driven by the values of Excellence, Equity, and Integrity.