Cover Supervisor

Iveshead School; East Leake; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD provided

Career progression within Trust

Occupational sick pay

Teacher Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free eye care tests

On-site parking

Employee wellbeing schemes

Job summary

Iveshead School is offering a part-time opportunity for a motivated individual to work as a Cover Supervisor. This role provides a pathway to a career in education and involves leading cover lessons in the absence of teachers.

The position runs 8.15 am to 3:00 pm on Thursdays and Fridays, term-time plus INSET. Training and professional development are provided within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Organised and confident school Cover Supervisor
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Ability to stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced school
• Experience in a school with young people is desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead cover lessons in the absence of teachers
• Support students and maintain continuity of learning
• Work with the Cover Manager and training team

Skills

Organised

Confident communicator

Calm under pressure

School experience desirable

Job description

Aspiring Teacher? Start Your Career as a Cover Supervisor

Are you looking to embark on a career in education? Do you want to try life in the classroom before committing to full teacher training?

Iveshead School is offering a brilliant opportunity for motivated individuals—particularly those considering a future in teaching—to join our team as a Cover Supervisor. This is more than just a "fill-in" role; it is a gateway to a professional career in education.

This is a part-time role for 2 days per week (8.15 am - 3:00 pm Thursday - Friday)

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and confident school Cover Supervisor to lead cover lessons in the absence of teachers. The successful candidate will be confident in supporting students and managing lessons to ensure continuity of learning in the absence of colleagues.

This role requires excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced school environment. Experience of working in a school setting with young people is desirable. We have a strong programme of training and support for our cover supervisors and you will be part of a team, led by our Cover Manager. If you are interested in pursuing a route into the teaching profession, this is an ideal start to gain experience of working in a secondary school.

Contract

Permanent

Part-time: 12.5 hours per week, term-time plus INSET

Hours: 8.15 am - 3:00 pm x 2days per week (Thursday and Friday).

Why Join Us?

Faculty Integration: Unlike traditional cover roles, you will be attached to a specific subject faculty. This allows you to build deep professional relationships and gain subject-specific expertise.

Professional Development: You will be invited to attend regular teacher training sessions. You’ll gain a behind-the-scenes understanding of pedagogy, classroom management, and how students learn.

A Career Launchpad: This role is the perfect way to "try the classroom" and build the confidence needed to eventually move into a formal teaching qualification.

Supportive Environment: You will work under the professional direction of experienced teachers and be part of a team committed to student success.

About Iveshead School

Iveshead is an inclusive 11-19 school in the heart of the Shepshed community with our core values of ‘Respect, Succeed, Enrich’. We have high expectations of our students and are ambitious for each and every one of them. Our mission is clear - we want to ensure that all of our students have an excellent education and experience of school, giving them opportunity and choice beyond Year 11 and Year 13.

Our students are fantastic young people who work hard, enjoy learning and make every day different. We are incredibly lucky that we have a dedicated team of staff: our teachers are subject experts who love teaching their subject. We work together to ensure that we are removing barriers and helping students to flourish. We are a truly inclusive school and are rightly proud of our two specialist provisions.

We have an impressive Sixth Form where we retain students to study a wide range of A Level and vocational courses. Students are successful in gaining places at universities, securing places for competitive apprenticeships and employment opportunities beyond Year 13.

Our school campus is very well resourced; our Sixth Form students study in a brand new Sixth Form Centre which was opened at the beginning of this academic year. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with respect for all, a dedicated staff and a strong blend of activities which create an enriching and successful education for all students at Iveshead.

About the Mowbray Education Trust

The Mowbray Education Trust (MET) is a family of schools dedicated to providing children with a first-class education. Based in Leicestershire and reaching far beyond, our settings support pupils throughout their education journey, providing them with the skills and knowledge to thrive and make a positive impact on society.

Mowbray Education Trust Vision and Values

Children First: educating today, inspiring tomorrow.

We are an inclusive community where every child thrives, every voice matters, and together we shape a kind, ambitious, and resilient future.

Our values:

Inclusivity

- We are an inclusive and inspiring community where every child thrives, ambitions are nurtured, and resilience is celebrated.

Aspiration

- Educating today, empowering tomorrow - a community where every voice matters and every child reaches their full potential.

Collaboration

- Together, we build a kind, ambitious, and resilient community where every learner is valued and supported.

Our Trust Employee Benefits

• High quality continuous professional development throughout the year
• Career progression opportunities within the Trust
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to the generous Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free eye care tests
• On-site parking (JFC/IVES/BRW/SRD/GRV)
• Employee wellbeing schemes
• Accessible central services including HR, finance and IT

Mowbray Education Trust reserves the right to close adverts early if sufficient applications are received.

All roles are subject to full pre-employment safeguarding checks; including an Enhanced DBS with Barred List check - this includes a 6-month probationary period.