Cover Supervisor

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Djanogly City Academy is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor to ensure continuity of learning when teaching staff are absent. You will supervise pre-planned lessons across KS3 and KS4, maintain a positive learning environment and support pupils to stay engaged and make progress.

Working within the Tapestry Learning Partnership, you will contribute to examinations, educational visits and departmental administration while upholding safeguarding and school values.

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people in educational settings.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-planned lessons to ensure continuity of learning when teachers are absent.
• Support students to stay engaged and make progress across KS3/KS4.
• Assist with examinations, educational visits and departmental administration.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Behaviour management

ICT Skills

Safeguarding

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Closing date: 03 November 2026

Join us on an exciting journey of transformation and excellence.

At Tapestry Learning Partnership, we believe in the power of education to change lives. Formed in January 2026 through the merger of two strong trusts, QEGSMAT and Djanogly Learning Trust, we are building a future where every child succeeds and flourishes. Now, we are looking for a passionate and committed Cover Supervisor to play a vital role in supporting this vision at Djanogly City Academy.

About The Role

As a Cover Supervisor at Djanogly City Academy, you will play a vital role in ensuring continuity of learning when teaching staff are absent. Working with students across Key Stages 3 and 4, you will supervise pre‑planned lessons, maintain a positive and purposeful learning environment, and support students to stay engaged and make progress. Alongside classroom supervision, you will contribute to the wider life of the school by supporting examinations, educational visits, and departmental administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, thrives in a varied environment, and wants to make a meaningful contribution to student success.

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for a confident, organised and enthusiastic individual who can inspire positive behaviour and build strong relationships with students and colleagues. You will have experience working with young people, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a busy school environment. A proactive approach, good ICT skills, flexibility, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential. Whether you are considering a future career in teaching or bring experience from an educational setting, you will be passionate about helping students achieve their best and embody the values of Integrity, Care and Excellence that are central to life at Djanogly City Academy.

About Djanogly City Academy

Djanogly City Academy is a vibrant and inclusive learning community dedicated to inspiring and empowering every scholar it serves. Situated at the heart of Nottingham, the academy welcomes learners from diverse backgrounds, celebrating individuality while fostering a shared passion for curiosity, creativity, and achievement. At Djanogly, every pupil is valued and supported to grow academically and personally.

The academy’s ethos is built on high expectations, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence. Scholars are encouraged to be confident, resilient and compassionate citizens, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive in an ever‑changing world. Through engaging teaching, enriching experiences and strong partnerships with families and the wider community, Djanogly City Academy nurtures a culture where scholars are motivated to reach their full potential and make a positive contribution to society.

Our latest Ofsted inspection report recognises our many strengths and the strong progress being made across the school. Some key highlights include:

• Djanogly City Academy is a welcoming and inclusive school that celebrates the diversity of its local community.
• There is a strong, caring ethos. Pupils feel safe and well supported, and the vast majority are happy in school.
• The school has high expectations for all pupils, encouraging them to achieve their best academically and personally.
• Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and those who speak English as an additional language are well supported to access and succeed in the curriculum.
• The curriculum is well planned and increasingly ambitious, ensuring pupils build knowledge and skills effectively over time.
• Pupils are polite, respectful and considerate towards each other and towards adults.
• Strong, trusting relationships between staff and pupils support learning and personal development.
• Pupils benefit from high‑quality pastoral care and know that staff are approachable and available if they have concerns.
• Leaders are mindful of staff well‑being and workload, creating a supportive working environment.
• Staff are proud to work at Djanogly City Academy and feel valued as part of the school community.

Why Join Tapestry?

As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High‑quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff well‑being and work‑life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

Tapestry Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. It is a criminal offence to engage or seek to engage in regulated activity or regulated work with children, if you appear on the DBS barred list. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK.

Further information about our commitment to Safeguarding can be found at: Tapestry Learning Partnership

Please be aware, the Trust may also consider performing an online presence check as part of their pre‑employment checks.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore shortlisted applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions or convictions, and any adult cautions or convictions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020)

Further details about our school can be found on our website: Djanogly City Academy

Provisional Interview Date: To be confirmed