Cover Supervisor

The de Ferrers Academy; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Wellbeing day

Benenden Health

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Flu vaccination vouchers

Pension schemes

Job summary

The de Ferrers Academy in Burton upon Trent is seeking a confident, adaptable cover supervisor to maintain learning continuity during teacher absence. You will supervise classes, ensure pre-prepared work is delivered effectively, manage behaviour, and support students to stay on task and make progress.

The role is 37 hours per week across 39.2 weeks per year, offering the opportunity to contribute to a supportive learning environment within a trusted academy community.

Qualifications

• Confident, adaptable and highly organised.
• Ability to communicate clearly with students and staff.
• Commitment to creating a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and ensure pre-prepared work is delivered.
• Maintain a purposeful learning environment and help students stay on task.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with academy expectations.
• Provide clear guidance to help students make progress.

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Student support

Job description

The Candidate

We are looking to appoint a confident, adaptable and highly organised cover supervisor to join our team at The de Ferrers Academy. This role will support the continuity of learning across the academy by supervising classes during teacher absence and ensuring that pre-prepared work is delivered effectively.

Responsibilities include maintaining a purposeful learning environment, supporting students to stay on task, managing classroom behaviour in line with academy expectations, and providing clear guidance to help students make progress.

The successful candidate will be able to communicate clearly, build positive relationships with students and staff, and demonstrate confidence in managing a classroom. They will have strong interpersonal skills, a calm and professional approach, and the ability to support students’ learning in a structured and consistent way.

37 hours per week, 39.2 weeks per year.

Why Work for Affinity?

At Affinity, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work, a workplace where everyone belongs, progresses, and thrives. We recognise that our colleagues are our greatest asset, and we are committed to ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered.

As a Trust, we are privileged to employ inspirational people who make a positive difference every day. In return, we continually strengthen our offer of a supportive, inclusive, and ambitious working environment, one that promotes mental and physical wellbeing, builds confidence, and fosters pride across our organisation.

Our People Strategy

Our People Strategy is built around three core pillars:

Belongs - Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We cultivate an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, champions equality, and ensures all staff feel respected, valued, and genuinely part of our community.

Progresses - Staff Development and CPD

Our Professional Growth Model empowers colleagues to take ownership of their development. Our strong investment in CPD sets us apart and ensures every colleague has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

Thrives - Wellbeing

We know that mental and physical wellbeing are essential to feeling supported and performing well. That’s why we place strong emphasis on creating an environment where colleagues feel healthy, valued, and able to thrive.

What are the Benefits of Joining Affinity?

• Investment in your professional development and CPD through our Professional Growth Model
• Removal of performance-related pay
• A commitment to dignity and respect in the workplace
• Opportunities for collaborative working through leadership and staff networks
• A Trust-wide approach to reducing workload
• Wellbeing initiatives supported by our Wellbeing Champion Network
• One dedicated wellbeing day per academic year

In addition to these core benefits, we also provide an excellent wider package that includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support services
• Access to Benenden Health's self-pay private heathcare service
• Discounted gym membership with Everyone Active
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Flu vaccination vouchers
• Generous pension schemes through Teachers Pensions and the Local Government Pension Scheme

Additional Information:

Please note that we do not hold a sponsorship licence and, therefore, are unable to employ individuals residing outside of the UK or candidates living within the UK who require continued sponsorship to work in the UK.

We welcome a broad range of perspectives with a commitment to equality of opportunity by recruiting a diverse workforce, and creating an inclusive environment and a culture of belonging for everyone in Affinity Learning Partnership. Therefore, we encourage applications from underrepresented communities irrespective of age, disability, race, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, marriage or civil partnership status, or neurodivergent status. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments wherever possible through the recruitment process should this be required.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and this position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.