Job Description

Employer
Oasis Academy MediacityUK
Location
Salford, Greater Manchester
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time, Term Time
Contract Length
Term Time only plus 5 days
Salary
SCP9 - SCP13 (27,254 - 29,064) FTE
Posted
18th November 2025
Start Date
1st January 2026
Expires
2nd December 2025 09:00 AM
Contract Type
Permanent
Start Date
1st January 2026
Job ID
1518431
Start Date
1st January 2026
Contract Type :Permanent Contract Length: Term Time only plus 5 days Job ID: 1518431

Cover Supervisor - Full time, Term Time only, plus 5 days training

SALARY: SCP9 - SCP 13 (27,254 - 29,064 Full time equivalent)

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and talented Cover Supervisor. At Oasis Academy MediaCity, we're looking for someone who can take charge at short notice, engage students, and make sure lessons run smoothly--even when plans change. If you want to make a real difference in young lives, this is your chance.

We offer:

Balance between professional responsibilities and personal life with term time only work Outstanding professional development within our Academy and across the Oasis network Investment in your training and career progression A supportive, ambitious team environment

The role:

No two days are alike--this role is dynamic, varied, and truly rewarding. Plans can change in an instant, and that's where you shine. In this position, you will:


Deliver ready-to-use lessons across a range of year groups and subjects Maintain a positive and orderly classroom, keeping students engaged and focused Adapt confidently to changing situations, responding with calm and professionalism Collaborate with our team to ensure every student enjoys the best possible learning experience

What We're Looking For

GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths & English and a Level 3 NQF qualification Experience in de-escalation techniques and a commitment to ongoing professional development The ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students while promoting good progress A calm, authoritative communication style and strong classroom management skills Organisational skills, adaptability, and resilience in the face of challenges Ideally, experience in a care or pastoral role Above all -to be reliable and able to motivate our students

Why Join Oasis Academy MediaCityUK?

Joining Oasis Academy MediaCityUK means becoming part of a forward-thinking, values-led school with a 25 million state-of-the-art campus in Salford Quays, specialist facilities for media, performance, and sport, and excellent transport links. Rated "Good" by Ofsted with ambitious plans for growth, we combine cutting-edge digital tools--every student and


teacher has an iPad--with a strong ethos of aspiration, achievement, care, and resilience. Our culture is supportive and family-like, offering robust CPD, leadership pathways, and collaboration across 53 Oasis academies. Beyond the classroom, our community hub drives outreach and partnerships with organizations like the BBC, The Lowry, and local charities, making this the ideal place to make a real difference and grow professionally.



If you're driven to change lives for the better, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Closing Date: 02 December 2025

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: January 2026

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Safeguarding Statement:

Oasis Academy MediacityUK is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.