Cover Supervisor

location_on Darwen Aldridge Community Academy

location_on Darwen Aldridge Community Academy 16/08/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Darwen Aldridge Community Academy
Sudell Road
Darwen
BB3 3HD

Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Grade/Salary: Grade E, SCP 11-15, £24,205 to £25,824 Actual Pro Rata Salary
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Contract Terms:37 hours, Full Time, Term Time
Closing Date: Sunday,16th August 2026
Required From: September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to provide good quality regular cover of whole classes for short term absence and to provide support to students to promote effective participation, enhance individual learning, raise aspirations and achieve their full potential.

The successful Cover Supervisor will be required for 37 hours per week. Term Time plus INSET days. Responsibilities include covering lessons when staff are absent, ensuring behaviour policies are followed and students are completing the cover work that has been left for them.

We may interview candidates ahead of the closing date so early application is advised. The Academy reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advertised closing date. The advert may be closed at any time.

If you have any questions about the role or your application, please contact .

We believe that the way we operate at all times and with all partners is of paramount importance.

Our agreed operating norms can be found in the Recruitment pack.

In line with our safer recruitment policy and KCSIE 2025

• We cannot accept personal email addresses for referees
• We cannot accept two references from the same employer.
• Please provide your current or most recent employer.
• In all cases two professional references are required.

Candidates are advised that references will be taken up immediately after shortlisting. Candidates are asked to ensure that their referees are aware of the need to respond within the timescale set.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure and Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions.