Location
Our Lady's Catholic High School, Preston, St Anthony's Drive, Fulwood, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3SQ (904 on roll)
Tel: 01772 326900
School website: www.olchs.lancs.sch.uk
Summary
Thank you for your interest in the position of Cover Supervisor at Our Ladys Catholic High School.
Our Ladys Catholic High School is a highly successful oversubscribed 1116 mixed High School of 900 pupils serving mainly the Catholic community in the north of Preston. We have an excellent reputation and are consistently ranked as a high performing school. We place an emphasis on helping each child reach their full potential and provide a safe, loving environment where our pupils can grow and develop to become One of Ours.
An exciting opportunity has now arisen for the post of Cover Supervisor to facilitate high quality learning within the classroom in the absence of the regular teacher; there are 2 positions available.
The successful candidates will need to possess excellent written and oral communication skills and be a strong team player and must have 5 A*- C GCSE's including Mathematics and English or equivalent, have experience of working with children of a relevant age and have the ability to supervise, support and assist pupils.
Experience of PE and sports is welcome.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Closing Date: 12 Noon 08/07/2026
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
Equal Opportunities statement
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
