Job Description

We currently have an exciting opportunity for Cover Supervisor to join our fantastic team at Chorlton High School.

This is a Grade 5, permanent full time post working 35 hours per week, term time only plus 5 INSET days. The starting salary is 24,224 pro rata and the full time equivalent is 28,163.

We're looking for:

Cover Supervisors to complement the professional work of teachers by taking responsibility for delivering agreed learning activities to whole classes of students to cover for short term absences of staff. This will involve planning, preparing and delivering learning programmes to whole classes ensuring that the educational provision for students is not detrimentally affected by staff absence. You will also be responsible for assessing the progress of students in lessons and recording assessments on the appropriate school systems


You will need to have excellent numeracy and literacy skills qualified to NVQ L2 or higher. You will also require experience of working with or caring for children of a relevant age and an understanding of national/foundation stage curriculum and other basic learning programmes/strategies

Main purpose of the job:

You will be responsible for supporting the management and development of a specialist area in school or across a department, and or leading and deploying teaching assistants in addressing the needs of students who require help to overcome barriers to learning

To work in collaboration with teaching colleagues to co-ordinate and plan schemes of work to be used by teaching assistants undertaking specified teaching work Contribute to Senior Management Team or Departmental Management Team Line management, supervision of support staff, including implementation of performance management procedures. Supervising work that has been set in accordance with school policy Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a constructive environment whilst undertaking work Take appropriate responsibility and action for safeguarding, be aware of confidential issues and maintain as appropriate. Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.

To find out more about the full responsibilities of the role and/or to ensure you meet the essential criteria, please review the attached job description.

All school staff are expected to share the Trust's commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Specific safeguarding responsibilities are detailed in the attached job description.

Working for Prospere Learning Trust

Great schools thrive because of the great people in them.

We invest in our staff to achieve their full potential and offer a range of benefits including.

High quality CPD for all roles

Bupa Level 1 Health Plan

- annual cash back allowance for a range of every day health care expenses

Generous Pension Contribution

- over 26% for teachers and over 17% for support staff

Good holidays

teachers as per School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document;

non-teachers receive 26 days annual leave

plus bank holidays,

increasing to 31 days

with 5 years' service

Cyclescheme

- save up to 39% on a bike and accessories and get Strava for free

Employee Assistance Programmes

- including access to free counselling and 24/7 helplines

Credit Union

- regular savings, Christmas saving scheme and access to affordable loans

Flexible working options

- we're happy to talk flexible working where possible

Mental Health First Aid

in every school

Blue Light Card

- discounts on holidays, cars, days out, fashion, gifts, insurance, phones, and many more

bYond cashback card

- spend smarter with a prepaid cashback card for your everyday purchases

Visit our website to learn more about our Trust: prospere.org.uk

Chorlton High School

Chorlton High School (CHS) is a diverse and innovative secondary academy committed to providing outstanding education. We are a mixed, multi-cultural, and multi-faith community with strong links to local primary schools, sixth form providers, further education colleges, and businesses.


Our students thrive on an exciting learning journey underpinned by academic rigour and creative flair. Driven by our core values, our dedicated staff ensure creativity, happiness, and success are central to every student's experience. We aim to develop:

SUCCESSFUL learners

with foundations for lifelong success.

CREATIVE learners

who are imaginative risk-takers.

HAPPY learners

whose confidence comes from within.

CHS is recognised locally and nationally for educational excellence. Our ambitious and cutting-edge practices provide exemplary learning opportunities.


Our Ofsted reports (2011, 2016, 2021) highlight many 'Outstanding' features and our focus on nurturing and inspiring students;

'Pupils enjoy coming to school because it is a caring and supportive environment where they flourish.'

'Leaders and teachers collaborate across the Prospere Learning Trust to bring about purposeful, evidence-based change.' Ofsted 2021


Visit our website to learn more: Chorlton High School.

Job Application Information

Please apply using the online application form; incomplete applications may not be considered. CVs are not accepted. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

As per Keeping Children Safe in Education, we conduct online searches on shortlisted candidates to identify any relevant issues for interview discussion. Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a self-disclosure declaration, declaring any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. Information will be provided on where to seek guidance on whether certain offences are now protected and should not be disclosed within the self-disclosure form.


Under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 all positions within the School are exempt. Therefore, we are entitled to carry out Enhanced Disclosure checks for all staff and volunteers. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children.


Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; we do not sponsor visa applications. If you've lived or worked outside the UK in the last five years, additional information will be required. Job offers are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks, including references.

Safeguarding Commitment

All schools within the Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

Equality Statement

Prospere Learning Trust values diversity and welcomes applications from all candidates, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.

For application packs or support, contact us at 0161 527 7953 or jobs@prospere.org.uk.