Cover Supervisor

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and support

Local Government pension scheme

Job summary

Bishop Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, Bedlington, is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during teacher absences and deliver pre-set work. You will help maintain order and support pupils in line with school policies, contributing to a positive learning environment.

This is an ideal role for someone seeking experience in a secondary school; a supportive team and clear expectations are provided to help you develop professionally.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in an educational setting is preferred but not essential.
• Able to deliver pre-set work and keep students on task.
• Good communication with teaching staff.
• Able to follow school policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set work and keep students engaged and on task.
• Manage student behaviour in line with the academy’s behaviour policy and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

Experience with young people (preferred)

Job description

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy

Ridge Terrace

Bedlington

NE22 6ED

We are seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic person to join our professional and motivated team of support staff as a Cover Supervisor.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes across a range of subjects during short-term teacher absences. You will deliver pre-set work, ensuring students stay engaged and on task, manage student behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and provide feedback to teaching staff.

This is a key role and will require you to maintain good order and keep pupils on track, in line with Academy policies and procedures. You will preferably have experience of working with young people in an educational setting however this is not essential. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience working in a secondary school or with aspirations to eventually train as a teacher.

St Benet Biscop is a popular, oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area.

This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas.

Ofsted highlighted:

• “There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”
• “Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”
• “Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”
• “Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”
• “Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

An excellent benefits package is offered including the following:

• A competitive salary
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Closing date for applications: by noon Thursday 1 October 2026

We encourage all interested applicants to submit their applications promptly. We reserve the right to appoint in advance of the closing date and may invite exceptional applicants for an early interview in advance of the closing date.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.