Cover Supervisor

Parrenthorn High School, Manchester, M25 2BW

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As Soon As Possible

• Closing date

  7 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,680.00 - £26,774.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 8

Cover Supervisor job summary

We are seeking a reliable, enthusiastic, and confident Cover Supervisor to join our supportive secondary school team. The successful candidate will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers, ensuring that students remain on task and engaged in their learning. They will also support with other duties, pupil support and reporting where necessary.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future career in teaching, with opportunities for professional development and subject specialism.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the absence of teaching staff, ensuring a calm and productive learning environment
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and instructions provided by teaching staff
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with the school’s policies
• Build positive and professional relationships with students to support engagement and wellbeing
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour during lessons
• Support the wider life of the school, including undertaking duties (e.g. break/lunch supervision)
• Work collaboratively with teaching and support staff to uphold high standards across the school
• Participate in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training opportunities
• Safeguard pupils in line with the school safeguarding policy
• Uphold the school ethos, rules and regulations and application of Health and Safety Regulations.
• Oversee the distribution, collection and storage of books and other equipment as directed by the teacher.
• Invigilate examinations to the required standard if needed.

Professional Development

We are committed to supporting staff development. There will be opportunities to:

• Gain experience in a subject area of your choice
• Develop classroom practice and behaviour management skills
• Access CPD to support progression into teacher training or other educational roles

Person Specification

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people
• Confident in managing classroom behaviour
• Flexible, adaptable, and organised
• A genuine interest in education and supporting students’ progress
• Previous experience working with young people is desirable but not essential

Why Join Us?

• A welcoming and supportive school environment
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and development
• Opportunities for career progression into teaching
• A collaborative and positive staff team

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 Parrenthorn High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: Up to 1050 pupils
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Parrenthorn High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/parrenthorn-high-school-manchester

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