At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise classes and support students in a nurturing school environment.
- Company: Join a caring school community focused on student growth and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive induction, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Enjoy a respectful culture and excellent career growth within a multi-academy trust.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while working with a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Good communication skills and a passion for education are essential.
The predicted salary is between 21451 - 21451 £ per year.
Cover Supervisor Grade F, points 6-11 (£19,810 - £21,451 per annum, actual salary) 32.5 hours/week, term time only (39 weeks) Monday – Friday 8.15 am to 3.15 pm.
Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to a caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff? We are seeking to appoint three Cover Supervisors to join us as soon as possible.
The successful candidates will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher. Under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, they will implement work programmes, manage pupil behaviour and assist pupils in relevant activities in line with the school’s policies and procedures.
What we offer:
- We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff.
- Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’.
- We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme.
- We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community – ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023).
- ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023).
What you offer:
We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities.
Next Steps
If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via e-mail, n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com. Applications are via the link on our website at www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies.
The Polesworth School is part of The Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education.
Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Thursday 14th May 2026. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter.
The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information.
Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values.
The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.
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