Cover Supervisor

Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; Bedlington; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and support

Pension scheme participation

Public transport links

Employee wellbeing

Job summary

St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy in England seeks a confident Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during teacher absences and deliver set work. You will maintain order and provide feedback to teachers, supporting pupils to stay on task in a Catholic education environment.

Salary is aligned with BB04 scale, with term-time hours and a 37-hour work week. The role offers a positive, collaborative setting and opportunities for development within the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust.

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in an educational setting preferred.
• Ability to deliver pre-set work and maintain order in class.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set work and keep pupils engaged.
• Manage behaviour in line with the school policy and provide feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Reliability

Education

Experience with young people

Tools

Classroom supervision

Job description

**Cover Supervisor**Required as soon as possible* **Grade: BB04 (Scale Point 7-9)*** **FTE Salary: £27,274 to £28,153 Actual: £23,419 to £24,174*** **Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time only + 5 days**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 schemeIf you would like to have an informal discussion about the role or a tour of the school prior to applying, please contact the school.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.### AttachmentsBBCET Notes to ApplicantsPrivacy NoticeSBB Cover Supervisor - Job DescriptionSBB Cover Supervisor - Person SpecificationLetter from Headteacher### Safeguarding Statement:St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.In accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime [2006] & the relevant Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) DfE guidance, **any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the results of checks from the Disclosure & Barring Service** (“the DBS”) and Teacher Services (regarding teacher prohibition/disqualification from working with children and young people).School roles give privileged access to vulnerable groups, therefore, **we require all applicants attending interview to disclose all spent convictions and cautions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975** unless it is a “protected” conviction/caution under the amendments made to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 (in 2013) and, therefore, not subject to disclosure.