About this Role
Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Points 7-12 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.
35 hours per week. Monday - Friday 08:30-16:00, 39 weeks term time plus training days.
We are looking to appoint Cover Supervisors to join our team, who share our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidates as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of our wider Meridian Trust family.
The opportunity
- A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team providing high-quality cover during the short-term absence class teachers, actively engaging with the class, to contribute to raising standards.
- Opportunity to work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
- Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work set for covering lesson.
- Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and contribute towards development planning.
The ideal candidate
- Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
- Experience of subject background and working within the education sector
- Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email
- interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
- Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
- Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
- Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
Nene ParkAcademy is an educational community whose philosophy embraces the challenges ofacademic excellence, responsibility and leadership,spiritual awareness and participation in a wide variety ofactivities, and we look forward to welcoming you to be part of ourjourney.
Based in theheart of Peterborough, next to Ferry Meadows, we are a proud member of MeridianTrust. For the third time in a row, in October 2023 we were rated as a 'Good'provider by Ofsted. Inspectors highlighted 'pupils know there are highexpectations for their achievement and attendance.They benefit from an interesting and engaging curriculum,' and that'trips and visits help to bring the curriculum to life for pupils.'
Academicexcellence is important, but the values that go with the achievement of thestudents are critical in ensuring that our students are well prepared for thechallenges which await them beyond the school gates. At NPA, we encouragestudents to explore their identity and strengths and providethe expertise that helps them to transform individual talents intoaccomplishments - accomplishments which will make them valued and respected inan increasingly complex world.
About Meridian Trust -
Meridian Trust is avalues-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of thehighest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on itscommitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart oflocal communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and specialschools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire andNorthamptonshire.
Meridian Trust offers awealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which arehighlighted below but are not limited to -
- Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
- Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
- Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
- Cycle to work scheme
- Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
- Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
- Free on-site parking
- Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays
To explore our full range ofbenefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.
For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.
Closing date for applications: 9am Monday 9th November 2026.
Interviews will be held shortly after the closing date.
Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced. Applicationswill be reviewed as received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.
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