Please note the employer for this position is not Wigan Council

Canon Sharples Church of England Primary School

Whelley
Wigan
WN2 1BP

Salary: Grade 4, £18,067 - £18,944 per annum. £13.26 - £13.90 per hour

31.25 hours per week, term time, working 38 weeks per year

Permanent

Required for 1st September 2026

The Governing Body of Canon Sharples invites applications for the post of Level 3 Cover Supervisor to work across school.

The successful candidate will have a detailed understanding of the educational needs of children.

The main duties of the post are:

  • Supervise prepared learning activities in the short term/unplanned absence of the teacher
  • Communicate to pupils the work set by the teacher
  • Feedback to pupils and the class teacher
  • Promote the social and emotional wellbeing of our children
  • Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times
  • Work as a TA under the direction of the teacher supporting pupils in class when not required for cover duty

Flexibility is essential.

Completed application forms should be returned to Miss Kiselis, Head of School, Canon Sharples CE Primary School & Nursery, Whelley, Wigan. WN2 1BP. Tel 01942 776188. E mail: enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

Closing Date: Thursday 2nd July 2026 @ 12 noon

Interview Date: Wednesday 8th July 2026

If you require any further information, please contact the school on enquiries@canonsharples.wigan.sch.uk

This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check

The employer is committed to safeguarding

The School Governing Body are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

To view the details relating to this position and to access the application form, please click the links below:

Supporting Documents

Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
Guidance for Safer Working Practice
DBS Policy Statement – Schools
Childcare Disqualification Requirements

Location

Balcarres Avenue, Whelley, Wigan, WN2 1BP, United Kingdom

Job ID

3083