Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Full-Time 31650 - 37659 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Long Field Spencer Academy

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Supervise classes and support students in the absence of teachers.
  • Company: Join a nurturing and supportive team at Spencer Academies Trust.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience in education and develop your organisational skills.
  • Other info: Opportunities for career development and commitment to equality and diversity.
  • Why this job: Make a positive impact on students' learning and growth.
  • Qualifications: Organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting young people.

The predicted salary is between 31650 - 37659 Β£ per year.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint an outstanding Cover Supervisor to join our nurturing, supportive team of Academy staff. The ideal candidate must be organised, thorough with a keen eye for detail.

Purpose of Role

A Cover Supervisor is appointed to work within the school as part of the Support team. Cover Supervisors are required to supervise whole classes during any absence of teachers. The primary focus when supervising will be to maintain good order and to keep students on task. The Cover Supervisor will need to respond to questions and generally assist students to undertake set activities. The role requires the post-holder to supervise classes and groups of students in the absence of a teacher and to support the work of the school by undertaking a range of administrative tasks.

If you would like to discuss the role, or have any queries, please contact Chris Haggett on 01664 561234 or chaggett@longfieldspencer.org.uk.

The Spencer Academies Trust Safer recruitment policy requires applications for this post must be submitted through our recruitment portal. CVs cannot be accepted.

Closing date for applications: Midday 29 June 2026

Interviews will take place: week commencing 6 July 2026

Early application is strongly encouraged as we reserve the right to interview and close the advert ahead of the closing date.

Spencer Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and young people. Therefore, we expect everyone to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and the completion of Level 2 Safeguarding training. It is an offence to apply for the role if an applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (where the role involves this type of regulated activity).

The Trust and its member academies are committed to promoting equality and diversity in both employment and education provision. We aim to ensure that students, parents, governors, employees, contractors, partners, clients and other stakeholders within the Trust community are treated fairly, and with dignity and respect regardless of Protected Characteristics.

Spencer Academies Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Cover Supervisor employer: Long Field Spencer Academy

At Spencer Academies Trust, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a nurturing and supportive work environment for our Cover Supervisors. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through ongoing training opportunities and a culture that values diversity and inclusion. Located in a vibrant community, we provide a meaningful role where you can make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying the benefits of working within a dedicated team.

Long Field Spencer Academy

Contact Details:

Long Field Spencer Academy Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Cover Supervisor

Organisational Skills
Attention to Detail
Classroom Management
Communication Skills
Student Support
Administrative Skills
Problem-Solving Skills