Cover Supervisor

King's Leadership Academy Wavertree; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree is recruiting a Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff and uphold high standards of learning. This permanent role is 37 hours per week, term-time only, with an actual salary of £24,929–£27,042.

Start date January 2027 or sooner. You will supervise classes, deliver pre‑prepared activities, manage classroom behaviour, and build positive relationships with students and staff, including those with SEND.

Job description

Cover Supervisor

King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree | Part of the Great Schools Trust

Location: King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree
Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week, term-time only
Actual Salary: £24,929-£27,042
Start Date: January 2027 or sooner

Make a Difference at King’s Wavertree

King’s Leadership Academy Wavertree is a new secondary school in Liverpool, now moving into its second year. As our academy continues to grow, we are introducing a new Cover Supervisor role, starting in January 2027 or sooner, to provide additional support to our teaching staff and ensure the highest standards of learning across the school.

We are looking for a confident, enthusiastic and committed individual who wants to make a real difference to our students and be part of a school built on high expectations, strong relationships and the belief that every child can succeed.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will provide valuable additional support to our staff, helping to maintain high standards of teaching and learning when teachers are absent and supporting the smooth running of the academy.

Working alongside teaching staff and senior leaders, you will:

• Supervise classes and deliver pre-prepared lesson activities.

• Manage classroom behaviour in line with academy expectations.

• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

• Support pupils of different abilities, including those with SEND.

• Promote independence, confidence and positive attitudes to learning.

• Maintain a safe, calm and purposeful classroom environment.

You will play an important role in supporting our teachers, maintaining continuity of learning and ensuring students make the most of every lesson.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organised, resilient and passionate about supporting young people.

You will:

• Have experience working with young people, ideally in a secondary school.

• Be confident managing groups of students and maintaining high expectations.

• Communicate clearly and build positive relationships.

• Remain calm, professional and adaptable in challenging situations.

• Be committed to safeguarding, inclusion and student achievement.

• Share our belief that every child deserves an excellent education.

If you are passionate about education, confident in the classroom and excited about making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Please find more information in our Recruitment Guide attached.

To arrange a tour of King’s Wavertree, please contact Louise Livingston at [e-mail].

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