Cover Supervisor

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  • Job Reference: 3880
  • Job type: Cover Supervisor
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Work pattern: Part-time
  • Salary: Please see below
  • Date posted: Thursday 5 March 2026
  • Closing date for applications: Wednesday 18 March 2026
  • Employer: Cumberland Council

Cover Supervisor 
Permanent

Start date:  May 2026

PCD5 + 90 jwc Final grade 7 Salary £28,598 pro-rata Term Time only  32.5 hours weekly
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, reliable and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our team at The Gillford Centre and School 180.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during the short-term absence of teaching staff by supervising classes and supporting pupils to remain engaged with the work that has been set.

Pupils will complete pre-prepared work under supervision.  The primary focus of the role is to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment, promote positive behaviour, and support pupils to achieve their best.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, is considering a future career in education, or wishes to gain valuable experience within a school environment.  

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out; references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks; including health and identity.

If you would like to discuss this post/visit the school please contact James Nichols, Headteacher 
on 01228 226957.

For an application pack please contact Elizabeth Dixon, School Business Manager on 01228 226957 or email [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 18th March 2026

Interviews will be held Wednesday 25th March 2026

 

 

Contact Gillford Centre PRU

Address

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Gillford Centre PRU
Upperby Road
Carlisle
CA2 4JE