Cover Supervisor Manager

Location: Derbyshire
Closing date: 01 May 2025

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Join a thriving school rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted – Inspire Excellence in our students!

New Mills School is a small 11-16 secondary school in the High Peak, close to the stunning Peak District National Park, yet within easy reach of Stockport and Manchester.

Following a very positive Ofsted report rating us ‘Good’ in all areas, we are looking for an exceptional cover supervisor to join our team. Ofsted praised our ambitious leadership, high-quality teaching, and strong student attitudes to learning, and we are now seeking an inspirational cover supervisor to support our successful Faculties.

You will find New Mills School a warm, welcoming place, where we are proud of our inclusive ethos, high expectations, and strong sense of community. Our values—Think Big, Do the Right Thing, and Team Spirit—underpin everything we do. We believe in the power of education to transform lives and are looking for a cover supervisor who shares this passion.

We are seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to support student learning by supervising classes in the absence of teachers and delivering pre-prepared lessons. The role also involves assisting with cover administration and other tasks as required, as well as taking the initiative and working with Faculty Heads around the design and delivery of cover materials.

If you are confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people, we would love to hear from you.

Application packs may be obtained from, and should be returned to Pete Eckersley, Office Manager, New Mills School, Church Lane, New Mills High Peak, SK22 4NR, or via email to jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk  or from the school website www.newmillsschool.co.uk

Informal visits to the School are welcomed; to make arrangements or for further details about this vacancy please contact Pete Eckersley, on 01663 423125, or via email jobs@newmillsschool.co.uk.

New Mills School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

New Mills School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.