Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover)

E-ACT the Oldham Academy North, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL2 5BF

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  9 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,512.73 - £27,284.70 Annually (Actual) SCP 12-17 - £25,152.73 - £27,284.70 - FTE: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 - Maternity Cover - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Cover Supervisor (Maternity Cover) job summary

Job Title: Cover supervisor - Maternity Cover

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North | Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, Mastery

E-ACT The Oldham Academy North is a dynamic and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy located in Oldham. Rooted in our core values of Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery, we committed to fostering an environment where students thrive academically, personally, and socially.

We hold ourselves to high expectations, challenging our students to excel in all areas of their education. Beyond academic excellence, we inspire and empower them to become ambassadors for their community, instilling a sense of responsibility and pride in their role as contributors to the greater whole.

Join us on this journey of education, growth, and community engagement, where we value Trust, Endurance, Autonomy, and Mastery are at every step.

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team at The Oldham Academy North. You will supervise classes during teacher absence, maintain a positive learning environment, and support students to stay engaged. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education and keen to make a real impact in a secondary school setting.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise whole classes during teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task
• Deliver pre-set work and follow lesson plans provided by teaching staff
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies
• Report back to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour
• Maintain a positive, safe, and orderly learning environment

Pay range: SCP 12-17 - £25,152.73 - £27,284.70 - FTE: £28,598.00 - £31,022.00 - Maternity Cover - 37 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Qualifications and Skills:

• Educated to GCSE level (including English and Maths); A-levels or equivalent desirable
• Previous experience working with young people in an educational or similar setting
• Confident, calm, and professional approach
• Ability to motivate and engage students
• Good organisational skills and adaptability

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About E-ACT the Oldham Academy North

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1284 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: E-ACT the Oldham Academy North website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-oldham-academy-north

The Oldham Academy North is an ambitious, inclusive 11-16 secondary academy in Oldham. We have over 1100 students on roll and set high expectations for our students in all areas and encourage them to become ambassadors for their community.

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