Cover Supervisor

MyNewTerm; Olney; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension (LGPS/TPS) with life cover

31 days annual leave

Job summary

E-ACT Ousedale School in Olney is seeking a proactive Cover Supervisor to support learning across lessons and raise attainment. You will work under the direction of teaching staff to supervise classes and ensure smooth continuation of learning in their absence.

The role requires GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or equivalent, plus Level 3 Cover Supervision or HLTA. Strong communication and behaviour management skills are essential for a calm, productive classroom.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent.
• Level 3 Cover Supervision, HLTA or equivalent.
• Ability to model acceptable behaviours and encourage good social skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of methods.

Responsibilities

• Supervising pupils undertaking work in accordance with academy policy under staff guidance.
• Monitoring and evaluation of student responses and providing feedback/reports.
• Undertaking activities with whole classes, individuals or small groups to support learning.
• Managing student behaviour during lessons to maintain a constructive learning climate.

Skills

GCSE Maths & English

Behaviour management

Communication with stakeholders

Support learning in lessons

Education

Level 3 Cover Supervision / HLTA

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

E-ACT Ousedale School | Be Kind, Work Hard, Succeed Together

E-ACT Ousedale School is a high-performing, inclusive school dedicated to academic excellence and personal growth. Guided by our core values: Be Kind, Work Hard, Succeed Together, we encourage a culture of ambition, collaboration, and respect. Our passionate staff team works together to create a safe, supportive environment where every student is challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We work hard to ensure the welfare of our staff: teachers receive over 10% PPA time, free access to gym facilities, limited marking expectations outside lessons, and an employee assistance package.

Join us and become part of a dynamic educational community that values innovation, wellbeing, and making a lasting impact.

https://www.ousedale.org.uk

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our friendly team at Ousedale Academy, based at our Olney Campus. This is an exciting opportunity to support students’ learning and contribute to our positive school community.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervising pupils undertaking work that has been set in accordance with the Academy’s policy, under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.
• Monitoring and evaluation of students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and providing feedback/reports as required.
• Undertaking activities, as directed by the teacher, with whole classes, individuals or small groups of students, giving constructive support to students as they learn and encouraging independent working.
• Managing student behaviour during the covered lessons to ensure a constructive climate for learning, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with Academy policy and encouraging students to take responsibility for their own behaviour.

Pay range:

• NJC SCP 16-18
  £23,730.26 - £24,522.90 (FTE: £31,525.00 - £32,578.00)
• Full Time (32.5 hours)
• Term Time Only (38 weeks)
• Permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent.
• Qualification in Level 3 Cover Supervision, HLTA or equivalent.
• Ability to model acceptable behaviours and encourage good social skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders using a variety of methods.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our Opening Minds, Opening Doors strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our Work for Us page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.