Cover Supervisor

* Cover Supervisor Fast Apply# Cover Supervisor Employer Location :
Lancashire, Lancashire Contract Type:
Temporary

Hours:

Full Time Contract Length:
Temporary until Summer 2026

Salary:
Grade 5 - SCP 16-20 - £25,989 - £27,254 FTEPosted:
7th January 2026

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Expires:
22nd January 2026 09:00 AM Contract Type:
Temporary

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible Job :
1528271

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible
* Contract Type  :

Temporary
* Contract Length:
Temporary until Summer 2026
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We are seeking a reliable, proactive and enthusiastic
** Cover Supervisor
** to join our dedicated team and support teaching and learning across the school. This is based on a temporary position until Summer 2026.As Cover Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absence. You will supervise classes, deliver pre-prepared work, manage classroom behaviour, and ensure students remain engaged and safe. This role is an excellent opportunity for anyone considering a future career in teaching or education.

Our ethos is ‘Aspiring and Achieving Together’. Whilst we are committed to ensuring that every student makes excellent progress, this concept stretches well beyond academic performance. We firmly believe that every aspect of school should equip learners to be successful in all areas of their lives, both now and for their future. Indeed, every single decision or action taken improves the life chances of all our learners.

This is underpinned by ensuring The Westleigh school is a safe, nurturing and happy environment: put simply, The Westleigh School is a great place to learn and a great place to work.

Uniting with The Shaw Education Trust brings with it new opportunities and a wealth of resources to supplement our mission to improve outcomes for all our students. Colleagues will have access to a large range of well-established training opportunities, such as a fully funded L5 Instructional Coaching qualification or Accelerated Leadership training, for those aspiring to Middle Leadership. Outstanding teachers will also achieve Trust Professional Advocate designation, which provides exciting opportunities to support colleagues within both The Westleigh School and across other SET schools to share best practice.

With this brings the opportunity to engage in the cross-trust peer review and Trust CPD programme.
** All candidates are required to provide a supporting statement on the formal application forms which states clearly your reasons for applying, skills and experience for this position.
**** Join Shaw Education Trust – Support, Teach, Lead… Make the Remarkable Happen.
** At Shaw Education Trust, we believe every role holds the power to transform a life. Whether you're supporting behind the scenes, inspiring in the classroom, or leading with vision, you’ll be part of something extraordinary.

We are a dynamic and growing family of Primary, Secondary, and Special Schools, proudly serving communities from Birmingham to Bury. Our mission is to unlock opportunity for every young person—whatever their background, ability, or starting point.

Our
** people are our greatest asset,
** and we are deeply committed to their growth. Through high-quality training, apprenticeships, talent acceleration, and research opportunities, we empower our staff to thrive as skilled, confident professionals and we champion wellbeing, value every voice, and create a culture where you feel supported, motivated, and inspired to make a real difference.

You will join a collaborative network of schools where shared expertise and professional community fuel success. Every academy in our Trust has an equal voice, and every colleague plays a vital part in shaping tailored learning experiences that raise aspirations and build brighter futures.

At the heart of our work is a deep respect for the children and young adults we serve—our “precious cargo.” We are proud to **"exactly like nothing else”
** and bridge the gap between education and the wider world, preparing every student for further education, employment, or training in inclusive environments where
** integrity, equality, and opportunity thrive.
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