Cover Supervisor

Teaching Vacancies; Burnley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

SJT is inviting applications for a Cover Supervisor. This permanent role requires a confident, enthusiastic, flexible and proactive individual to supervise classes during teacher absences and provide classroom support.

The post is 32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15, Mon-Fri) with a permanent contract and an ASAP start. Applicants should have GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) and either relevant experience or NVQ Level 3 qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent).
• Relevant experience or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes for short-term teacher absence.
• Support learning and motivate students.
• Maintain high expectations of behaviour in class.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Student engagement

Behaviour management

Flexibility

Education

GCSE English & Maths 4/C or above

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

32.5 hours per week (8:15–15:15 Mon-Fri), TTO + 1 week

Permanent / To start ASAP

“We are characterised by how we treat our people”

We are incredibly proud of our ambitious, curriculum focused, research-driven school. Our vision is built around the principles of ambition, respect and belonging and we have a strong commitment to the development of our staff as outstanding professionals.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our successful and welcoming school as a Cover Supervisor. We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic, flexible and proactive person to supervise whole classes for short-term teacher absence and general classroom support. We are looking for someone who can support learning, motivate and engage students and maintain high expectations of behaviour.

A good standard of education is essential, including GCSE English and maths at Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), along with relevant experience or an appropriate, recognised qualification such as NVO Level 3.

What the school offers its staff

This is a great opportunity for the right candidate to contribute to our work and benefit from an excellent environment, where all staff are encouraged to progress their careers with us. We have great facilities ensuring that our students and staff have the best learning environment in which to achieve. SJT is a very positive community, with our recent staff survey showing the majority of our staff to be happy, content and proud to be a part of our school with over 83% recommending SJT as a great place to work.

The successful candidate will fully embrace our ethos of Ambition, Respect and Belonging whilst bringing fresh ideas that will build on current strengths and achievement. A core pillar of our “belonging” ethos is that all in our community are known, valued and loved. We want all staff to share this commitment.

Further details about the role

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.

Commitment to safeguarding

The college is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure and a range of other recruitment checks. Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.