Cover Supervisor

CUMBRIA EDUCATION TRUST; Kirkby Stephen; On-site; GBP 8,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational trust in Kirkby Stephen is seeking a Cover Supervisor who will oversee students in the absence of teaching staff, completing pre-prepared work. The ideal candidate must have an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification and experience in motivating students. This part-time role involves 13 hours a week and offers excellent career opportunities within a community-focused environment.

Benefits

Employee benefits package

Career and CPD opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in a relevant post is required.
• Strong capability to motivate students.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students in absence of teachers.
• Ensure students complete pre-prepared work.

Skills

Motivating students

Knowledge of educational practices

Education

NVQ3 or equivalent

GCSE in numeracy and literacy

Job description

Cover Supervisor at Kirkby Stephen Grammar School

13 Days Remaining

Job Reference #: EDV/2025/KSGS/53859

Location: Christian Head, Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria, CA17 4HA

Contract Type: Permanent/Term Time Only

Contract Term: Part-Time

Salary: £7,810.00 Annually (Actual)

Grade 5- £7,810 pro rata per annum (£25,989 FTE)

Closing Date: 11:59pm, 4th Oct 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): TBC

About this Role

• Hours of work: 13 hours per week (over 2 days)
• Working pattern: Monday and Tuesday
• Term weeks: 38 + 1 weeks school closure, minimum paid week 44.6

As part of the Cumbria Education Trust our schools is led with shared vision, honesty and purpose. CET is a growing multi academy trust based in Cumbria; it is committed to creating outstanding, innovative and inspiring learning environments for our schools and their communities. The successful candidate will be joining CET at an exciting time, as we continue to build on our successes and move forward on our journey to establish ourselves as one of the highest performing MATs in the North of England.

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who will stand in for short term absence of teaching staff, taking sole charge of a group of students. No active teaching is required as students will learn by carrying out pre-prepared work under supervision.

The successful candidate will:

• Hold an NVQ3 or equivalent qualification or experience in a relevant post
• GCSE or equivalent in numeracy and literacy
• Experience of motivating students to achieve their potential
• Up-to-date knowledge and understanding of practices within an educational setting

We can offer:

• A people first approach, ensuring that you feel part of our community
• Enhanced opportunities for collaborative working as part of a dynamic and highly successful Multi Academy Trust
• Excellent career and CPD opportunities
• A commitment to constantly review and improve our family friendly policies and look for new and innovative way to aid and support our staff in achieving a healthy work/life balance
• Employee benefits package

If you have the qualities we require, along with the passion and aspirations to contribute to the success of the School and the MAT, we urge you to hit the "Apply" button.

Cumbria Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure and Barred List checks are required for this post. You should not apply if you are on the Children's Barred List. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches are carried out on successful candidates.