About this role
Do you want to work in education and gain valuable classroom experience?
Are you considering a future career in teaching or looking to build on your existing experience working with young people?
Do you enjoy working in a structured, supportive environment where you can make a real difference?
Is it important for you to work in a school with high expectations, strong behaviour, and a calm learning environment?
If so, this could be the ideal role for you.
At The 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, 35 hours 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: 1st September 2026 Pension: Greater Manchester Pension Fund with employer contributions of 15.3% Location: Parrs Wood Road, Didsbury, M20 6BX
Duties of the Cover Supervisor:
You will work alongside the Data & Assessment Manager to:
Supervise classes across Key Stage 3 and 4 during the short-term absence 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 lesson outcomes
The Cover Supervisor must:
Have experience working with young people, ideally in a school or learning environment Be confident managing behaviour and leading groups Have strong communication and interpersonal skills Be organised, proactive, and able to work independently Have good IT skills
Advantages:
Previous experience in other relevant roles
Are you the Cover Supervisor we have been searching for?
If so, please get in touch - call the HR team 0161 438 2108, send over your CV, or complete and return an application form [email protected]
Closing date: Friday 19th June, 8.00am
Interview: Week Beginning 22nd June 2026