Cover Supervisor

30 hours per week

(Monday to Friday, Term Time Only)

(Permanent Contract)

Grade 4 Point 7 to 11

Salary £27,274 to £29,071 (pro rata)

Actual Salary £18,936 to £20,184

Starting ASAP

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 18th October 2026 at 11.59pm

Shortlisting date: Monday 19th October 2026

Interview date: W/C Monday 19th October (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 18th October 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 2024.

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
↗ Letter from the Headteacher
↗ Mission Statement
↗ Application Form
↗ Application Guidance

Location

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

Job ID

12931