Cover Supervisor

Doyou want to work in education and gain valuable classroom experience?

Areyou considering a future career in teaching or looking to build on your existing experience working with young people?

Doyou enjoy working in a structured, supportive environment where you can make areal difference?

Isit important for you to work in a school with high expectations, strongbehaviour, and a calm learning environment?

Ifso, this could be the ideal role for you.

AtThe Barlow we are looking for a permanent, Cover Supervisor.

The Barlow has a great reputation as an employer who provides continuous professional development and job stability.

Important Details:

• Contract:
  
  Permanent, full time, 35hours per week, school term time plus 1 week
• Salary:
  Grade 5,Scale Point 13–19 £ 29,064 - £32,061 pro rata (actual £24,981.45 - £27,582.75)
• Working Pattern:
  Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• Start Date:
  
  1stSeptember 2026
• Pension:
  Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 15.3%
• Location:
  
  Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX

Dutiesof the Cover Supervisor:

You will work alongside the Data &Assessment Manager to:

• Supervise classes across Key Stage 3 and 4 during the short-termabsence of the teacher
• Deliver pre-planned lessons and ensure students understand and complete the work set
• Manage behaviour in line with the school behaviour policy
• Ensure students remain on task and engaged in their learning
• Deal with any immediate issues in accordance with school procedures
• Take registers and provide feedback to teaching staff on lessonoutcomes

The Cover Supervisor must:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally in a school or learning environment
• Beconfident managing behaviour and leading groups
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Beorganised, proactive, and able to work independently
• Havegood IT skills

Advantages:

• Previous experience in other relevant roles

Areyou the Cover Supervisor we have been searching for?

Ifso, please get in touch - call the HR team , send over your CV, or complete and return an application form

Closing date:
Friday 19th June, 8.00am

Interview:
Week Beginning 22ndJune 2026