Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 2
Qualifications Required: Good numeracy and literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)
Start Date: 8th June 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum
We currently have an exciting number of opportunities for full-time or part time Cover Supervisors to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) in Wythenshawe
We have two permanent posts available working either full-time (35 hours per week) or part time (14-28 hours/2-4 days per week), term time only plus 10 days including INSET days. Please clearly indicate your preferred working hours in the Pre-assessment Form.
This is a Grade 5 post with a full-time equivalent salary of £29,064. The pro-rata salary for this role is £25,640 per annum.
For part-time working, the pro-rata salaries are £10,256 for 14 hours, £15,384 for 21 hours, and £20,512 for 28 hours.
Main purpose of the job:
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning for our students by delivering pre-planned lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a classroom environment and contribute to the wider life of our school.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Delivering engaging, pre-set lessons to whole classes
- Managing classroom behaviour to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
- Assessing student progress during cover lessons and updating records as required
- Supporting students across a range of subjects and activities
- Supporting curriculum areas and pastoral teams when not covering lesson
- Providing additional support to curriculum and pastoral teams
We’re looking for:
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Confident working with young people and managing classroom settings
- Passionate about education and committed to student success
- Professional, reliable, and enthusiastic team players
Essential qualifications & experience:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
- Experience working with or caring for children or young people
- Understanding of the national curriculum and basic learning strategies
- A calm, adaptable and positive approach to managing student behaviour
Working for Prospere Learning Trust
Great schools thrive because of the great people in them. We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.
- High quality CPD for all roles
- Bupa Level 1 Health Plan - annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses
- Generous Pension Contribution - over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff
- Good holidays – teachers as per School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document; non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 31 days with 5 years' service
- Cyclescheme - save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free
- Employee Assistance Programmes - including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines
- Credit Union - regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans
- Flexible working options - we're happy to talk flexible working where possible
- Mental Health First Aid in every school
- Blue Light Card - discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more
- bYond cashback card - spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases
Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk
As Cover Supervisor you will complement the professional work of teachers by delivering agreed learning activities to whole classes during short-term staff absences.
You will ensure continuity of learning, manage classroom behaviour, and support students in overcoming barriers to learning.
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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here
This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
At Prospere Learning Trust we are committed to creating a community of belonging. This means we continually celebrate the diverse communities within our schools and the communities we serve. As an equal opportunity employer, we positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.
