Cover Supervisor

Armthorpe Academy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Vivup staff benefits platform

Generous annual leave entitlement

Job summary

Armthorpe Academy is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term absences, ensuring students stay engaged, follow work and make progress. You will build positive relationships with pupils, promote high standards of behaviour and contribute to our culture of aspiration and inclusion.

The role is ideal for graduates or individuals aiming to develop a career in education, with DBS checks and safeguarding at the core of our approach.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people.
• Is confident leading groups of students independently.
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Can motivate and engage students in learning.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term absences of teaching staff and ensure students remain engaged in learning.
• Follow the set work and help students make progress.
• Build positive relationships with young people and promote high standards of behaviour.
• Contribute to a culture of aspiration, inclusion and success.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of children and young people.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Group leadership

Time management

Student engagement

Safeguarding

Job description

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and the determination to help every student achieve their potential?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning, follow the work set and continue to make progress. You will build positive relationships with young people, promote high standards of behaviour and contribute to our culture of aspiration, inclusion and success.

About Us

Armthorpe Academy is a vibrant and diverse school at the heart of its community, where every young person is encouraged to flourish, develop their talents and achieve their aspirations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and ambitious environment where high expectations, strong relationships and a focus on the whole child help every student reach their potential.

We believe education extends far beyond the classroom, providing students with opportunities to develop confidence, independence, resilience and creativity through a rich programme of learning, enrichment and experiences. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our dedicated staff, who work together to support and inspire young people and help them become confident, responsible and respectful members of society.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people.
• Is confident leading groups of students independently.
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Can motivate and engage students in learning.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.

Ideal for Aspiring Teachers

This role is particularly suited to graduates, aspiring teachers or individuals looking to develop a career in education. You will gain invaluable classroom experience whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you develop professionally.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.