Cover Supervisor

Abbey Grange Church of England Academy; Leeds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Discounts at retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Onsite gym

Gym membership discounts

Local government pension scheme

Job summary

Abbey Grange CofE Academy in Leeds seeks a Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff during term-time. The role is part-time (32.5 hours/week) across 39 weeks per year, with an actual salary range of £22,318 to £24,211 depending on hours and pro‑ration, working in a faith-inspired, collaborative academy environment.

The successful candidate will supervise classes, support learning, manage behaviour, and contribute to maintaining a safe, productive classroom.

Qualifications

• Supervise a class or group of students carrying out work set by a teacher.
• Maintain a safe, orderly learning environment in the absence of teaching staff.
• Support teaching and learning to uphold high standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a class or group of students carrying out work set by a teacher; managing the behaviour of those students; dealing with issues that arise; and reporting back
• Provide high-quality support to assist the academy in implementing excellent standards of teaching and learning, by ensuring that there is a safe, orderly, and structured learning environment for all students in the absence of teaching colleagues and that designated work is completed

Skills

Classroom supervision

Behaviour management

Team player

Reporting

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Abbey Grange CofE Academy

Nature of Contract: Permanent, term time only, 38 weeks per year plus 5 days (39 weeks)

FTE Salary: C1, SCP 12 - 17, £29,542 to £32,046 per annum, pro rata

Actual Salary: £22,318 - £24,211, based on 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Working Hours: Part time, 32.5 per week

We are looking for a dedicated individual who can:

• Supervise a class or group of students who will be carrying out work set by a teacher; managing the behaviour of those students; dealing with issues that arise; and reporting back
• Provide high-quality support to assist the academy in implementing excellent standards of teaching and learning, by ensuring that there is a safe, orderly, and structured learning environment for all students in the absence of teaching colleagues and that designated work is completed

You will be:

• A highly motivated and hard-working individual
• A team-player who can develop positive relationships with children, families and colleagues
• Someone who will support the Trust's Christian ethos as well as our shared mission and values

Our Trust, a family of eight academies in the Anglican Diocese of Leeds and in the geographical areas of Leeds and Calderdale, shares a mission to work

In Partnership to Educate, Nurture and Empower

We can offer:

• Friendly, welcoming academies with a strong Christian ethos as well as enthusiastic, well-motivated colleagues
• A 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• Retail discounts/offers at high street and online retailers, cycle to work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Use of onsite gym
• Free onsite parking
• Membership of an excellent local government pension scheme

Information about our Trust is available on our website. Find out about Abbey Grange Academy, including the academy Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, by visiting www.abbeygrangeacademy.co.uk.

To arrange a visit or find out more about the role, please contact Natalie Hirst on [e-mail].

The closing date for this vacancy is 9:00 am on 2 November 2026 with interviews to be held soon after.

Applications can only be submitted up until the closing date. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity as the Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.

Abbey MAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

We promote diversity and want a workforce which reflects our communities.