Key Role Information

Salary
23,747.22 - 26,177.46
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
07/01/2026 09:00
Interview
TBC
Contract term
TTO Plus - Term time only plus weeks
Pay grade
Bolton | SCP 11 - SCP 17
Department
Pastoral
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
37.00
Weeks per year
44.000
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

COVER SUPERVISOR


GRADE E SCP 11 – 17 (£28,142 – £31,022)

ACTUAL SALARY £23,747.22 - £26,177.46

37 HOURS PER WEEK

TERM TIME PLUS 2 DAYS

PERMANENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP


We are a 3-16 all age fully inclusive Academy. Our school is on an exciting journey, and we are incredibly proud of the culture we are building here. Our recent Ofsted inspection highlighted the fantastic progress we have made as an academy, and we are looking for someone to join us as we take our next steps. We offer state-of-the-art facilities in an amazing £36 million building providing staff with the opportunity to teach in a cutting-edge and vibrant environment. 

We are also fully committed to staff development, with over 60 hours CPD and development annually, as well as our own leadership development programmes.

Our students deserve the very best, if you believe so too, come and take a look around!


WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

  • Is a great team player, friendly, professional and motivated to provide excellent customer service.
  • Has a passion for seeing young people thrive and achieve their full potential, having high expectations for students’ attainment and personal development.
  • Demonstrates personal integrity and professionalism and role models those personal qualities we wish to instil in our students.
  • Has a detailed knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  • Has the ability and willingness to work flexibly to meet the demands of the role.
  • Is able to work independently, under pressure and to deadlines.
  • Has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to form positive, professional and empathetic relationships with colleagues.


YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

  • To supervise students and support them with their learning when members of teaching staff are absent. This will involve delivering lessons planned by Heads of Department and supporting students as they do their work.
  • Ensure good order is established and maintained working within our behaviour management framework.
  • Contribute to break and lunchtime supervision when needed.


IN RETURN, WE OFFER:

  • Continuous Professional Development (CPD): Access to National College training, subject-specific CPD, leadership pathways, and mentoring programs.
  • Career Progression: Clear pathways for growth, from early careers to leadership roles. We use a ‘touchbase’ informal approach to focus on professional development as well as an annual career conversation with your manager!
  • Wellbeing & Support: Leadership training focused on wellbeing, mental health resources, and staff networks.
  • Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI): Commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace, with ongoing EDI training and initiatives.
  • Long weekend off in November for teachers and term time support staff!
  • Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews!
  • Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days for all year-round support staff. This increases to 28 days after 5 years!
  • A paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs via UK Healthcare.
  • 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Amazing benefits and discounts via UK Healthcare.
  • Fantastic facilities.
  • A lunch allowance for those colleagues volunteering to assist in lunchtime duties or activities.


APPLICATION INFORMATION:

For more information visit our website www.boltonstcatherinesacademy.org.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 332553 or by emailing hr@bsca.tbft.uk

To apply please complete the attached application form via the link:


Cover Supervisor | SAMpeople Recruit


Please do not send CVs as they will not be considered.

We reserve the right to close the recruitment early should sufficient suitable candidate applications be received.


The Bishop Fraser Trust 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 subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.


CLOSING DATE: Wednesday 7th January 2026 @ 9.00am

INTERVIEWS: TBC

 

About Us

At The Bishop Fraser Trust, we aim to recruit outstanding people who have the right attitude.


If you have a love for teaching and are passionate about seeing children succeed, we would love to hear from you!


For our part, we will provide excellent development opportunities, leadership training and the time to develop all of this so that you can be the best you can be.

Bolton St Catherine's Academy

Michelle O'Riordan

recruitment@tbft.uk

Stitch MI Lane
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 4HU

Safeguarding Information

The Bishop Fraser Trust 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 subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.