Cover Supervisor
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL1 6JS |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75726321 |
Summary
JOB TITLE: Cover Supervisor
SCHOOL: Smithills School
WORKING PATTERN: 32 hours per week, term time + 5 DAYS (INSET DAYS)
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent
SALARY: GRADE E Points 11 to 17 £28,142 - £31,022 PER ANNUM PRO-RATA
Actual salary range approx £20,851 - £22,974 per annum
CLOSING DATE: 9.00am on Friday 5th September 2025
INTERVIEW DATE: To be confirmed
The Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic and suitably qualified candidate to work under the guidance
of teaching/senior staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement agreed
work programmes with individuals/groups, in or out of the cover room/classroom. In the cover room/classroom staff will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers. The primary focus will be to maintain good order and to keep pupils on task. Cover Supervisors will need to respond to questions and generally assist pupils to undertake set activities. This could include those requiring detailed and specialist knowledge in particular areas and will involve assisting the teacher in the whole planning cycle and the management/preparation of resources.
About You
You will have experience of working with children in an educational setting and an understanding and working knowledge of the national curriculum and other learning programmes. You will have the ability to work effectively within a team environment, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities and the ability to build effective working relationships with all pupils and colleagues.
About Us
Our school is a community and we are proud of that. We are a friendly and professional team who are united in our vision of ‘Success for All’. Please refer to the candidate information pack to see what we can offer you.
Please return completed applications to HR@smithillsschool.net
CVs and late applications will not be accepted
Smithills is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates are subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.
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