Cover Supervisor

Lift Schools; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated educational institution in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor. This role involves supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers, managing the classroom environment, and ensuring students engage in learning. Candidates should have strong classroom management skills and relevant qualifications, such as GCSEs in English and Maths. The position offers comprehensive training and generous benefits as part of a full-time, permanent contract.

Benefits

Generous benefits including pension and healthcare

Comprehensive training opportunities

Lifestyle perks including gym memberships and travel deals

Qualifications

• Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• A level(s) (or equivalent) in other subjects.
• Confidence in managing a classroom and maintaining order.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence and engage students in learning.
• Deliver pre-prepared lessons and provide feedback to teachers.
• Ensure students adhere to behavior expectations and maintain classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

A levels or equivalent

Job description

Salary

NJC 20 -24 £32,597 - £35,412 (FTE) £28,631 - £31,104 (Actual) + well‑being cash plan + pension scheme (LGPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours

37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Contract

Full time, permanent

Closing date

14th December

Start date

January 2025

Are you looking to make a difference every day?

Lift Kingswood is growing, and to support our continued growth we are seeking a confident, proactive, and adaptable Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will supervise classes during the short‑term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning and that classroom expectations are upheld.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering a future career in teaching, education, or youth work, or for those with strong classroom management skills who enjoy working with young people.

You’re someone who’ll be able to:

• Deliver pre‑prepared lessons to classes across the school in the absence of the teacher.
• Ensure students remain on task and follow the school’s behaviour expectations.
• Manage the classroom environment to support positive behaviour and effective learning.
• Provide feedback to the relevant teacher about lesson progress, behaviour, or issues arising.
• Supervise students during non‑class time when required (e.g., registration, breaks, exams).
• Follow safeguarding procedures and maintain the safety and wellbeing of all students.
• Assist with administrative tasks or learning support activities when cover is not required.

You’re someone who has:

• A minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths.
• An A level (s) (or equivalent) within other subjects.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to relate to young people.
• Confidence in managing a classroom and maintaining order.
• Ability to follow lesson plans and deliver instructions clearly.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to use initiative.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.

About the school

Lift Kingswood is a national beacon of educational excellence. We are a school where our students perform well above the national average across all subjects; placing the school as one of the highest performing schools in the region.

Lift Kingswood is thrilled to celebrate its recent Ofsted report, where the school was recognised for its Outstanding provision for personal development, behaviour and safety and leadership and management; a reflection of the relentless dedication, hard work, and ambition of the entire school community. The inspection also highlighted the school’s exceptional achievements in fostering a rich, dynamic learning environment where both pupils and staff thrive.

Candidates are encouraged to look at this post as a 3‑year development pathway to the next stage of their career rather than limited to a ‘cover supervisor’ post. The innovative and dedicated training and CPD at Kingswood Academy is exceptional.

We advise you to come in and speak with the Principal to discuss the above and shape the next 3 years of your career, please contact;

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Comprehensive training: Access a wide range of developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we’ve got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part‑time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.