School Cover Supervisor

Job Description

Outwood Academy Adwick is an 11-18 academy based north of Doncaster. In 2023 the school was graded Good across all Ofsted inspection categories, with inspectors noting a supportive and caring culture, high pupil achievement and staff pride in working at the school. The academy has won multiple awards, including the prestigious IQM Award and Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award. Outwood Academy Adwick is part of the Outwood Family of Schools, and every staff member receives CPD appropriate to their role.

Responsibilities

As a Cover Supervisor you will supervise students during short‑term teacher absences, prepare the learning environment and materials required, cover lessons of any subject using the cover work set by the teacher, and set high expectations to motivate and challenge students. You will manage behaviour effectively, promote a positive learning environment, organise the daily cover rota for absent staff and contact teaching supply agencies to arrange supply staff. When cover is not required you will support the classroom as directed.

Qualifications

Professional individuals with high aspirations for students, who are committed, passionate about learning and possess strong communication and listening skills. Candidates must be able to maintain respect and confidentiality at all times, and should have integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. This role is ideal for those considering a teaching career, and applications are welcome from any candidate who meets the above requirements.

Benefits

• A comprehensive induction and training process
• Automatic enrolment into an increasing rare and valuable defined Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution rates
• Flexible family friendly policies from day one
• Enhanced occupational benefits available (such as maternity, adoption and parental leave) with no qualifying period
• Holidays: A minimum of 25 days plus bank holidays (this increases with length of service)
• A range of working patterns are available dependant upon the role
• Optional access to the Employee Assistance Programme, providing specialist information on work‑life issues, emotional support and counselling, legal guidance, financial guidance, child and dependent care support and advice, and support for managers
• Free flu vaccinations, free onsite parking, employee discounts such as competitively priced Synergy Car Leasing, access to various discount sites