Cover Supervisor

Hanley Castle High School

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise pre-prepared lessons in the absence of a teacher. The successful candidate will maintain a purposeful learning atmosphere and keep students on task, as well as have a passion for helping young people reach their full potential.

The hours are up to 32.5 hours per week. We welcome part-time or full-time applicants; please state your preference in your application. The hours available are Monday‑Friday, 08:30‑15:30. Term time only plus 8 Professional Development Days.

Start date: 1 September 2026

Salary: £26,403 FTE to £31,022 FTE dependent on experience (pay award pending) Pro‑rated to £19,921 to £23,406 (32.5 hours, term‑time only).

Please see our Job Description, Person Specification and school website for further details.

To apply please complete our application form (attached) by the closing date of Thursday 2 July 2026. If you have any queries, please contact Sarah Moon, HR Officer, on 01684 595673 or by email on

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

• Centralised behaviour system
• Secure pension with Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a cycle to work scheme
• Free on‑site parking
• Free access to Westfield Health, Healthy Extras providing:
  • 24/7 telephone access to a practising UK GP
  • 24 Hour Advice & Information Line (including structured counselling sessions)
  • Eldercare Advice
  • Discounts and offers at hundreds of retailers, restaurants and destinations
  • Gym discounts

Hanley Castle is a dynamic and pleasantly situated high performing Academy, which is justifiably proud of its local and national reputation for academic excellence.

Founded in 1326, the school provides a unique blend of academic rigour, modern facilities and traditional values. The school is heavily oversubscribed and our Sixth Form is flourishing.

Hanley Castle High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and as such expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Online searches are now undertaken on all shortlisted candidates, for safeguarding suitability, as part of the due diligence.

References are obtained, before interview wherever possible, which include specific enquiries about the applicant's background in relation to safeguarding.