Cover Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team of staff, where the education, pastoral care and welfare of the pupils and students are paramount. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to cover classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

A teaching qualification is not essential and no specific academic qualifications are required. However, an ability to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.

Contract: Permanent, term-time only

Hours: 08:30 to 16:00, 5 days per week = 35 hours per week

Grade 6a, Point 11-16

FTE: £29,069 per annum

Pro rata: £22,226

Hourly Rate: Point 11 - £14.91

A Support Staff application form is available below and must be sent along with a covering letter to arrive by noon on Monday 21st September 2026 to mdjohn@qegsblackburn.com. Please note CV's cannot be accepted.

The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS clearance.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team of staff, where the education, pastoral care and welfare of the pupils and students are paramount. The primary role of the successful candidate will be to cover classes in the absence of the regular teacher.

A teaching qualification is not essential and no specific academic qualifications are required. However, an ability to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom is essential.

The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and demonstrate initiative, sensitivity and commitment to the role and the staff team.

Hours: 08:30 to 16:00, 5 days per week = 35 hours per week

Grade 6a, Point 11-16

FTE: £29,069 per annum

Pro rata: £22,226

Hourly Rate: Point 11 - £14.91