Cover Supervisor (Secondary Phase)

Full time, permanent contract, commencing September 2026

William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) is an all-through school and one of the most over-subscribed schools in Manchester. We have an excellent reputation and high aspirations for all our students, who enjoy an academic and creatively rich curriculum and are equipped with the skills that will help them to become responsible members of the local and global community.

Thank you for your interest in applying to be a Cover Supervisor in the Secondary Phase at William Hulme’s Grammar School (WHGS) .

We are seeking to appoint a confident, reliable and proactive Cover Supervisor to support teaching and learning across the Secondary Phase. This is a key role within the school, ensuring continuity of learning when subject teachers are absent. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising whole classes, maintaining a purposeful learning environment and ensuring that students remain on task throughout the lesson.

In the absence of the class teacher, you will deliver pre-prepared lesson content and resources, following the guidance and lesson plans provided. While you will not be expected to plan lessons, you will be required to clearly communicate instructions, manage transitions effectively and ensure that students understand what is expected of them.

The role requires strong classroom management skills and the confidence to establish and maintain high standards of behaviour in line with the school’s policies. You will motivate and engage students, promoting positive attitudes to learning and supporting them to work independently or collaboratively as appropriate. You will also provide appropriate guidance and support to students as they complete the tasks set, offering clarification or assistance where needed to help them remain focused and make progress.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with young people, has strong interpersonal skills, and can adapt quickly to different subjects, classes and situations. Previous experience of working with secondary-aged students or within a school setting would be an advantage, as would an interest in education and supporting student achievement.

To apply, follow the link -

Closing date: Sunday 7 June 2026 11:59pm

Interviews: Friday 12 June 2026

The school is fully committed to the safeguarding of children and all staff will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure and full child protection/safeguarding training. United Learning is an equal opportunities employer.

Supporting Documents