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Cover Supervisor

Harper Green School · Bolton · Bolton

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Salary: Grade E scp 11 to 17

£24,866 to £27,410 per annum

(Full time equivalent salary: £29,071 to £32,046 per annum)

Full time - Term time plus 5 days

Permanent

37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm and Friday 8am - 3.30pm (including an unpaid 30 minute lunch break).

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classes during the absence of the class teacher, under the guidance of teaching/senior staff. The role will include the implementing of work programmes and assisting students in relevant activities, in line with their needs and school policies and procedures.

In addition, the successful candidate will also be expected to undertake administrative duties, in class support, exam invigilation and school break and lunchtime duties.

Applications are encouraged from people with an appropriate degree or HLTA status; equally those with significant school experience are also encouraged to apply.

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is available from the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net.

To apply, please click on the link and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/

Required as soon as possible

Closing date: 9am on 4th November 2026

Interviews will he held week commencing 9th November 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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About this school

Harper Green School

Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16

Good
Pupils
1,126
Avg teacher salary
£54,160
Pupil:teacher ratio
14.9:1
Academy trust
LEVERHULME ACADEMY CHURCH OF ENGLAND AND COMMUNITY TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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Ofsted rating key

OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

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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Bolton, Bolton, BL4 0DH

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Salary
£24,866.00 - £27,410.00 Annually (Actual) Grade E scp 11 to 17 £29,071 to £32,046 pro-rated
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full time
Posted
14 October 2026
Closing date
4 November 2026

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