Cover Supervisor in Manchester

Location: Abbey Hey Primary Academy

As part of the United Learning Trust, Abbey Hey Academy is a larger than average sized primary school in the heart of Gorton, East Manchester. The school serves a vibrant and diverse community of learners. Abbey Hey is incredibly popular with local families and has very few places available along with long waiting lists for some year groups. In 2019, the school secured a ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement, details of which can be found on the school website. Abbey Hey are committed to delivering a broad and balanced curriculum; children undertake lots of educational visits and take part in a wide range of activities from football, choir, Eco club and dodgeball. Our vision is simple: to ensure children receive the best education that is available to enable them to become the very best that they can be.

Abbey Hey Primary Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

• Contractual hours: 37.5
• Basis: Full Time
• Region: Manchester
• Job category/type: All Primary Key Stages
• Job reference: REQ
• Location: Abbey Hey Primary Academy
• Salary: £32,061.00 FTE (£24,230.72 actual -4 days per week)
• Contract type: Four days per week, term time plus one week, 30 hours per week
• Closing Date: Monday 7th September 2026
• Interviews: TBC – Week Commencing 14th September 2026
• Start Date: End September 2026

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Cover Supervisor with the skills, knowledge and confidence to deliver high-quality learning experiences and provide class cover across our large and vibrant primary school. The successful candidate will work across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, supporting teaching and learning, delivering interventions, and leading whole-class teaching during teacher absence, PPA time and leadership release time. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated practitioner who is passionate about helping every child achieve their full potential.

We are looking for someone who will:

• Be passionate about supporting teaching and learning and raising standards for all pupils.
• Have experience of working across the primary age range and a good understanding of child development and learning.
• Confidently lead whole-class teaching, delivering lessons planned by teachers and adapting learning where appropriate.
• Build positive, respectful and trusting relationships with pupils, acting as a role model and setting high expectations.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development, enabling them to access learning and make strong progress.
• Work collaboratively with teachers and leaders to ensure continuity and consistency in learning across the school.
• Deliver targeted interventions to individuals and groups of pupils.
• Use effective behaviour management strategies to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Assess, monitor and provide feedback on pupil progress in line with school policies.
• Promote inclusion and ensure all pupils are able to participate fully in learning and wider school life.
• Hold a Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Have GCSE Grade C/4 or above in English and Mathematics (or equivalent).
• Be flexible, proactive and able to adapt quickly to working with different classes, year groups and staff teams.
• Be committed to ongoing professional development and keen to contribute to the wider life of the school.
• Be enthusiastic about making a difference and helping every child to succeed.

We can offer you:

• Opportunities for professional development within our school and Trust.
• An opportunity to work in a charitable organisation focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
• Fantastic children who are enthusiastic, eager to learn and who relish a challenge.
• A welcoming and vibrant local community.
• A friendly, hard-working and committed staff team.
• Access to the Westfield Health benefits package.
• A welcoming and attractive learning environment where everyone is valued.
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives and outcomes of our children.

United Learning is a group of schools which aims to provide excellent education to children and young people across the country. We seek to improve the life chances of all the children and young people we serve and make it our mission to bring out the best in everyone – pupils, staff, parents and the wider community.