Cover Supervisor

St Joseph's Catholic Academy; Hebburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ample free parking on site

Access to school fitness facilities

Access to training programmes

Job summary

St Joseph's Catholic Academy in Hebburn invites applications for a Cover Supervisor to provide continuity of lessons when teaching staff are absent, including PE and practical activities. You will also support pupil wellbeing, tutor time learning and PSHE, with opportunities to contribute to other areas of school life.

Specialist skills such as PE or Art are welcome and should be noted in your application. The school is part of the Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust and offers CPD, a

Qualifications

• Provide continuity of lessons when teaching staff are absent, including PE and other practical activities.
• Assist with pastoral elements, student wellbeing, tutor time activities and PSHE delivery.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities during the day.
• Specialist skills (e.g., PE or Art) are welcome and should be noted in the application.

Responsibilities

• Cover a variety of lessons as needed when staff are absent.
• Assist with administrative tasks as required.
• Support pupil wellbeing and development during tutor time and PSHE.
• Contribute to school life, includingDetentions, punctuality and personal development.

Job description

Thank you for taking the time to consider applying to join our team at St Joseph's. Our school values are summed up in our mission statement. We want all of our students to live life to the full. This mission is underpinned by our FLAME character values of Faith, Learning, Attitude, Mutual Respect and Enrichment. Each member of our school community lives out these values making St Joseph's a truly special community in which to work.

Graded 'Good' in 2022 by Ofsted and Outstanding in 2019 by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle, St Joseph's is an 11 - 18 academy which serves the communities of South Tyneside and East Gateshead. The majority of our pupils come from Hebburn and Jarrow with some travelling from much further afield.

St Joseph's Catholic Academy is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty-five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham, which offers the opportunity to work collaboratively. Within the school and wider trust there are significant opportunities for CPD and collaborative work across a number of schools.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for providing continuity of lessons when teaching staff are absent, which may include PE and other practical activity-based lessons.

Your day will be varied, and will include administrative tasks, as well as providing cover in the classroom. Priorities may change during the course of the day, so you will need to have a flexible and adaptable approach to your work.

There is also a pastoral element to this role, supporting student wellbeing and development, overseeing tutor time learning activities and delivering the PSHE curriculum, whilst also supporting other aspects of school life such as Detentions, Punctuality and Personal Development.

If you are able to offer any specialist skills, such as PE or Art, please specify these in your application.

In joining us at St Joseph's you will have the opportunity to develop as part of a passionate and forward-thinking school community, and supportive team of colleagues, and will have the benefit of working in our modern school environment. The majority of the building dates from 2010 with some of the original 1950s building being totally refurbished at this point. The school has a proud history and supportive governing body. Visits to the school to find out more about our vision and values are encouraged.

In order to recruit and retain the best possible candidates St Joseph's offers a range of enhancements for staff including:

• Ample free parking on site
• Access to school fitness facilities
• Access to a range of training programmes to ensure professional development
• A supportive environment where work/life balance issues are considered carefully
• A comprehensive induction programme is provided for all new staff

Applications are welcomed from Catholic and non-Catholic individuals who are supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.

Closing date for applications

8am on Monday 5th October 2026

Start date

1st November 2026 (vetting permitting)

Interview date

To be confirmed

The Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and is subject to an enhanced DBS check. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.