Cover supervisor

Manchester City Council

Manchester Enterprise Academy, Simonsway, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M22 9RH£29,064 - £32,061Closes: 15 Mar 2026

About The Role

Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part Time
Number of Positions: 1
Qualifications Required: Good numeracy and literacy skills (at a level equivalent to NVQ Level 2)
Start Date: 1st April 2026
Salary: £29,064 - £32,061 per annum

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for part time Cover Supervisors to join our fantastic team at Manchester Enterprise Academy (MEA) in Wythenshawe

The post is permanent working either full or part time 14-21 hours/2-3 days per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The pro-rata salary is £9,999-£14,999 part time and £25,640 full time 35 hours, Grade 5.

Main purpose of the job:

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning for our students by delivering pre-planned lessons during the short-term absence of teaching staff. This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a classroom environment and contribute to the wider life of our school.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Delivering engaging, pre-set lessons to whole classes
  • Managing classroom behaviour to ensure a safe and productive learning environment
  • Assessing student progress during cover lessons and updating records as required
  • Supporting students across a range of subjects and activities
  • Supporting curriculum areas and pastoral teams when not covering lesson
Providing additional support to curriculum and pastoral teams 

About the Candidate

We are looking for individuals who are:

  •  Confident working with young people and managing classroom settings
  • Passionate about education and committed to student success
  • Professional, reliable, and enthusiastic team players

Essential qualifications & experience:

  •  Good literacy and numeracy skills (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)
  • Experience working with or caring for children or young people
  • Understanding of the national curriculum and basic learning strategies
  • A calm, adaptable and positive approach to managing student behaviour 

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We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, younger learners and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. The above post will be subject to enhanced DBS checks, satisfactory references and will be exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here.

This post is also subject to satisfactory references, proof of right to work in the UK in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996 and other pre-employment checks where applicable.

We strive to create a fair and inclusive workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We positively welcome applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation

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