Job description
We are seeking an enthusiastic, organised and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team and play a key role in supporting teaching across the school. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who enjoys working with young people. The successful candidate will provide high-quality classroom cover during teacher absence, ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.
If you would like to join our Laurus family in a rewarding role that changes the lives of our pupils by empowering them to become the best that they can be then we would love to hear from you.
This position is contracted on a 37 hours per week Term Time Only basis. This means you will mainly work when the school is open to pupils and will not need to work during the school holidays unless the contract requires you to do so.
Job Purpose
- To provide classroom and registration cover for absent teachers and provide administrative support as requested.
Key Skills & Experience
- Sound educational background including GCSE’s in Maths and English (A*-C) or equivalent.
- Experience working in a school environment would be advantageous.
- Ideally possess prior experience within a similar role.
To learn more about what the Trust offer, including our wide range of employee benefits and access to further professional learning, visit our Careers page. At the Laurus Trust, we value the significance of a healthy work/life balance for our employees. Achieving a better balance can boost motivation and morale, lower stress levels, enhance performance and productivity, and make job opportunities more inclusive. Whenever feasible, we are committed to offering flexible arrangements from the very start, which could include options like part-time roles, term-time working, Job-sharing and compressed hours.
Please note a full application must be submitted as CV’s will unfortunately not be accepted in line with our safer recruitment process.
We reserve the right to interview prior to the closing date.
Disability Confident Employer
We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We are an inclusive employer and welcome all applications. Disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria on the person specification will be guaranteed an interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments for an interview, please highlight this to our Recruitment Team in advance.
Applications are handled on Teaching Vacancies (GOV.UK).
About this school
Laurus Cheadle Hulme
Free schools · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 1,049
- Avg teacher salary
- £49,186
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
- Academy trust
- THE LAURUS TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Cheadle, Stockport, SK8 5GB
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- Posted
- 3 September 2026
- Closing date
- 14 September 2026
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