Cover Supervisor

The Winstanley School; Braunstone Town; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Winstanley School is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join a team of Cover Supervisors. You will provide cover for absent teaching staff across a broad range of subjects and support learning for pupils during term time.

This role offers a permanent contract and is ideal for graduates exploring a future in teaching or working with children. The school is a popular 11-16 academy in Braunstone Town, part of LiFE Multi-Academy Trust, and aims to uphold its Ofsted-graded

Qualifications

• We are seeking candidates with a strong commitment to young people.
• Ability to adapt to a range of subjects.
• Experience in supporting students is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for absent teaching staff across a broad range of subjects.
• Support learning and behaviour management to maintain a positive learning environment.

Skills

Commitment to young people

Calm under pressure

Enthusiastic

Team player

Education

Graduate

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Required from: As soon as possible

Grade 8 pay point 15 - 18

Contract type: Permanent

Paid at Grade 8 (points 15 - 18)

£21,505 to £23,328 pa (actual salary)

32.50 hours per week term time, plus 5 days for training

8.30 am to 3.30 pm Monday to Friday

The Winstanley School is seeking to appoint a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor, to be part of a team of Cover Supervisors.

The successful candidate will be required to provide cover for absent teaching staff across a broad range of subjects. This role may suit a graduate and/or someone who is considering a future in teaching or working with children and young people.

We are looking for candidates with a strong commitment to young people and their learning; someone who also likes and respects young people. The successful applicant will have an enthusiastic and optimistic approach, and be able to remain calm under pressure.

The Winstanley School is a popular and expanding 11-16 school situated in the heart of the vibrant and engaged Braunstone Town community. The Winstanley School is oversubscribed and was recognised as good by Ofsted in 2023. The school is part of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust of which Bosworth Academy is the lead institution.

This role offers candidates an exciting opportunity to contribute to the school’s relentless drive for excellence. You will possess a real passion for contributing to the learning of our young people and be able to promote the vision, and to live the values, of the LiFE Multi-Academy Trust.

Closing Date

The closing date for completed applications is 9am on Monday 7th September 2026, with an interview date to be confirmed.

Mr. Dave Bennett, Executive Headteacher

The Winstanley School

Kingsway North

Leicester

LE3 3BD