Cover Supervisor
Loreto High School Chorlton, Manchester, M21 7SW18 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 April 2026 at 8am
Date listed
2 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Grade 4, points 7 to 11
Additional allowances
Act as a qualified first aider in school.
Provide supervision during designated holiday club periods.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Loreto High School is seeking a passionate teacher to join our dedicated team. This role offers the opportunity to inspire students and contribute to the development of the Quality of Education within a supportive department focused on improving teaching practice and student outcomes.
We maintain high standards of behaviour and foster an inclusive environment for all students, supporting those pursuing higher education and those with special educational needs. Staff are expected to uphold the school’s ethos and reinforce policies on conduct and courtesy. We encourage involvement in extra-curricular activities to support students’ development beyond the classroom.
About Loreto High School As part of the global Loreto family of schools, Loreto High School benefits from a 400-year tradition of excellence. Our school is built on the values of respect, integrity, and service, creating an inclusive environment where students of all abilities can thrive. We are committed to academic development, ensuring staff are equipped to deliver high-quality education.
The Role As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining a productive and engaging learning environment. You will be responsible for supervising classes, ensuring students remain focused on their studies, and delivering pre-prepared lesson plans while upholding the school's classroom environment. Additionally, you will provide support to students by answering their questions and fostering a positive learning atmosphere. Collaboration with teaching staff is key to maintaining school standards and ensuring a seamless educational experience for all students.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Prior experience working in a school or educational setting is desirable
- Strong communication and classroom management skills; clear and assertive when delivering lesson plans.
- Ability to engage and motivate students of different ages and abilities; capable of adjusting to different subjects and student needs.
- Empathy & Supportiveness: Encouraging students while reinforcing expectations
What the school offers its staff
Employee Benefits
Professional Development:
Tailored support for career growth, regular training, and a personalised
induction programme.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Loreto High School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to all the relevant pre-employment checks set out in “Keeping Children Safe in Education”, including an enhanced DBS certificate with a barred-list check, together with additional checks as part of the shortlisting process, including carrying out an online search.
More Information can be found at www.loretochorlton.co.uk
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout Loreto High School Chorlton
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 766 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Loreto High School Chorlton website
- Email address
- recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk
About Loreto High School
Part of the international family of Loreto schools and colleges and as such benefits from a 400 year old tradition and links with Loreto Sixth Form College and with Loreto schools and colleges both in the UK and worldwide.
"A truly diverse, welcoming and joy-filled school in which staff daily model the gospel values expressed by Mary Ward and deliver extraordinary care to each unique member of the community.” Section 48 Inspection March 2020
A small, friendly, inclusive, cohesive school where we get to know our students well, find out what they are good at and develop their talents “… a welcoming, caring and passionate school that really does know every child.” Parent View
Visitors tell us our students are calm and well-mannered and that our Catholic ethos pervades all that we do.
Arranging a visit to Loreto High School Chorlton
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@loretochorlton.manchester.sch.uk.
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