Cover Supervisor

30 hours per week

(Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)

(Permanent Contract)

Grade 4 Point 7 to 11

Salary £26,403 - £28,142 (pro rata)

Actual Salary £18,332 to £19,539

Starting: 1st September 2026.

We are seeking to appoint a reliable and student friendly Cover Supervisor to support our wider school environment, supervising classes across KS3 and KS4 during short-term absences of the assigned class teacher.

The candidate will have experience in delivering pre-planned set work, with a clear understanding of the tasks to be delivered within the classroom. The candidate will have behaviour management experience with an expectation of managing students’ behaviour at all times in line with the school’s behaviour policy.

Experience of working within a school setting, including the relevant Health & Safety requirements is desirable, though training will be provided.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment to the post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring background check.

Please visit our website to download an information pack including application form: www.hfch.co.uk. Completed application should be sent to recruitment@hfch.co.uk.

Closing date: Sunday 21st June 2026 at 11.59pm

Shortlisting date: Monday 22nd June 2026

Interview date: Friday 26th June 2026 (times TBC)

Candidates are reminded that CV’s will not be accepted. Candidates wishing to be considered must complete an application form.

To apply for this position please download the application form and supporting documentation and send completed applications to recruitment@hfch.co.uk by 11:59pm on Sunday 21st June 2026.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Appointment to this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring and background check

The ability to converse at ease with customers and service users and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential requirement of this post.

Applicants are advised that by applying for this position they are declaring that they are not subject to any immigration controls or restrictions that prohibit them undertaking work in the UK, and that they are able to provide proof of their Right to Work in the UK if they are invited to attend an interview.

The school will carry out an online search as part of their due-diligence for all shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.


Supporting Documents

Job Description
Person Specification
Cover - Learning Supervisor - Letter from Headteacher
Mission Statement
Cover - Learning Supervisor - Advert
Application Form
Application Guidance
Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
Privacy Notice

Location

Pot Hall, Wilton Grove, Rochdale, OL10 2AA, United Kingdom

Job ID

12607