Key Role Information

Salary
£47,472.00 - £51,048.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
22/06/2026 00:00
Pay grade
Main Pay Range | M1 - M3
Department
Cover
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
27.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

COVER TEACHER

UPS T7-T9 £ £47,472 - £51,048

1.0 FTE

PERMENENT CONTRACT

REQUIRED ASAP


We are a very popular and successful Church of England Academy of 1,760 students (335 in the Sixth Form). Our students progress onto world-class universities and institutions to further study or gain apprenticeships and employment. Our aim is to fulfil individual potential and prepare pupils for life in a rapidly changing world by providing an excellent education within a Christian environment.

Canon Slade School is a member of the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other three High Schools in the MAT - St James’s C of E High School, Bolton St Catherine’s Academy and Bury C of E High School: sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.


WE ARE SEEKING A PASSIONATE CANDIDATE WHO:

·        Encourages and motivates students to always learn and achieve their best

·        Ensure the teaching areas are enhanced by a stimulating learning environment

·        Demonstrates a strong moral purpose, recognising the potential to make a life-changing impact on our pupils

 

YOUR MAIN DUTIES WOULD BE:

·        To teach cover lessons for absent teachers under the direction of the relevant curriculum learning lead

·        To support a curriculum area when cover lessons are not required 


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.

·        Automatic pay progression for teachers – we don’t have performance related appraisals and pay reviews

·        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.

·        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.canon-slade.bolton.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 01204 333343 or by emailing HR@canonslade.tbft.sch.uk

To apply please complete the application form via Face-Ed using the link


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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 also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.


CLOSING DATE:  Wednesday 24th June 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.

Canon Slade School

Emily Andrews

emily.andrews@tbft.uk

Bradshaw Brow
Bradshaw
Bolton
Lancashire
BL2 3BP

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.