Cover Supervisor

Samuel Whitbread Community College; North East; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Samuel Whitbread Community College is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver prepared lessons, and maintain a safe, inclusive learning environment. You will work with staff, pastoral teams and families to promote positive behaviour and student wellbeing.

Joining the college means joining a forward-thinking team that values professional development and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate high expectations of yourself and others.
• Enjoy working collaboratively, being innovative and creative
• Have the skills and knowledge to ensure the school is a safe environment
• Possess excellent organisational skills
• Have an excellent understanding when dealing with children and adults
• Keep calm under pressure whilst maintaining confidentiality
• Have an enthusiasm which would allow you to be supportive of the Trust and school’s ethos.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absences and deliver pre-prepared lesson materials.
• Create a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive.
• Work closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families to promote positive behaviour and wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wellbeing and success of all students.

Skills

High expectations

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Supports school ethos

Job description

We are seeking a passionate, organised and student-centred professional to join our team as a Cover Supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed colleague who is eager to play a key role in maintaining high standards of learning, behaviour and student engagement by covering classes and supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the school.

The successful candidate will take a proactive and positive approach to supporting high standards of learning, behaviour and student engagement across the school. They will confidently supervise classes during teacher absences, deliver pre-prepared lesson materials and create a safe, inclusive and purposeful learning environment where all students can thrive. Working closely with teaching staff, pastoral teams and families, they will promote positive behaviour, uphold safeguarding procedures and contribute to the wellbeing and success of all students.

Joining St Aidan’s means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values professional development, collaboration, and creativity. If you are passionate about education and enjoy working with young people, we would love to hear from you.

Thesuccessfulcandidateshould:

• Demonstratehigh expectationsof yourself and others.
  
• Enjoy working collaboratively, being innovative and creative
  
• Have the skills and knowledge to ensure the school is a safe environment
  
• Possess excellent organisational skills
  
• Have an excellent understanding when dealing with children and adults
  
• Keep calm under pressure whilstmaintainingconfidentiality
• Have an enthusiasm which would allow you to be supportive of the Trust and school’s ethos.

CLOSING DATE:

Applications must be received by: Friday 13 th November 2026.

Short Listing will take place on: Friday 13 th November 2026.

Interviews will take place on: W/C Monday 16 th November 2026.

If so, we would really welcome your application.