Cover Supervisor

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

The Derbyshire-based Tapestry Learning Partnership is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to ensure continuity of learning when a teacher is absent. You’ll maintain order, support students and keep lessons on track using the work set by the teacher.

We value strong behaviour management, organisational skills and clear communication, with a calm, confident presence essential to support City of Derby Academy’s diverse community and ambitious curriculum while safeguarding and DBS checks are in

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting learning and maintaining classroom order.
• Ability to follow teacher-set work and manage learners effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills to engage with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom order and behaviour during lessons.
• Support students and ensure learning continues when teachers are absent.
• Implement the guidance and tasks prepared by the absent teacher.

Skills

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Communication

Calm presence

Job description

Closing date: 04 October 2026

PLEASE DO NOT APPLY USING THE DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL WEBSITE, PLEASE SEE DETAILS BELOW.

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.

About The Role

A Cover Supervisor is a key member of staff who ensures that learning continues smoothly when a teacher is absent. Although they do not deliver new teaching content, they maintain order, support students, and keep lessons on track using the work set by the absent teacher.

Who We’re Looking For

A successful Cover Supervisor needs a blend of behaviour management skills, organisational ability, communication strengths and a calm, confident presence.

About City Of Derby Academy

Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent. Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.

City of Derby Academy is a school where:

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
• Students feel safe, happy and supported
• High expectations drive achievement for all
• Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here

Why Join Tapestry Learning Partnership?

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 wellbeing 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 applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings 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: https://www.cityofderbyacademy.org/

Closing date for applications: Sunday 4th October 2026

Interview date: w/c 12th October 2026

Potential Start date: As soon as possible