Cover Supervisor
| Role Summary | |
|---|---|
| Salary | NJC PayScale 5 (pts 12-17) Actual £14,449.69 - £15,674.46 depending on experience |
| Job type | Part Time, Permanent |
| Working days | Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 21.75 hours per week. NB: This is a term-time-only role plus 2 inset days. |
| Start date | ASAP |
| Apply by | 15 May 2026 |
the school
Hamblin Education Trust – Cover Supervisor based at Altrincham Grammar School for Boys. The Hamblin Education Trust has operated since September 2016 consisting of two schools, North Cestrian School and Altrincham Grammar School for Boys.
The school was founded in 1912. Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is a multi-ethnic seven-form entry 11-18 selective Academy School. It caters for boys who have been selected for a grammar school education from a wide area of South Manchester and North Cheshire. The academic results are outstanding and they place the School in the top 20 maintained schools in the country. Our GCSE results are strong in respect of 9/8 grades and our ‘A’ level results in respect of A*/A/B grades. The 2022 Ofsted Report graded the School as ‘Outstanding in all area’.
Job overview
The cover supervisor is required to supervise prepared lessons in the absence of the usual class teacher, maintaining the continuous learning and development of the students and, on occasion, may be required to perform form tutor responsibilities.
To have a flexible approach when cover is not required, with an expectation to undertake other administration tasks and duties as directed by the headteacher that are commensurate with a cover teacher role.
Invigilate internal and/or external examinations.
To undertake a “duty” as part of the school’s duty system.
Benefits
We offer:
- Childcare voucher scheme
- Free membership of the School’s Fitness Suite and Sports Hall
- Staff common room with free tea & coffee
- Onsite hot and cold food
- Social functions/concerts/plays etc
- Car parking onsite
How to Apply:
A completed TES application form should be returned by 9am on Friday 15th May 2026. Interviews to take place w/c 18th May 2026.
Further background information is available on our website.
Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with details of the interview process. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Altrincham Grammar School for Boys is committed to safeguarding. Shortlisted applicants will be the subject of a social media search. The successful candidate will require an up to date DBS check.