Cover Supervisor

Queen Katharine Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Queen Katharine Academy is seeking a passionate Cover Supervisor to ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences. The role involves managing classroom behavior and delivering lessons across subjects while supporting students with diverse needs. Join a dedicated team that values your contributions and offers ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Regular training and professional development opportunities

Supportive and ambitious team environment

Term-time working hours

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the national curriculum.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience working in education is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuity of learning during teacher absences.
• Manage classroom behavior and support students with varying needs.
• Deliver pre-set lessons across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Classroom management

Understanding of the national curriculum

Education

Experience working with young people in an educational setting

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 hours, 39 weeks (term time plus one week)

Working pattern: 7.30am – 3.30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: Pathway 4, £24,734 - £26,406 per annum (FTE £28,624 - £30,559)

Site: Queen Katharine Academy

Closing date: 9am on Friday 27th June

Start date: September 2025

Please note the trust may decide to withdraw the advert before the closing date or interview suitable candidates prior to the advert closing.

Are you passionate about education and ready to make a real impact in the classroom?

Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to inspire young minds?

If so, Queen Katharine Academy is looking for you!

Your role:

As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during teacher absences by delivering pre-set lessons across a range of subjects at Key Stages 3 and 4. You’ll be responsible for managing classroom behaviour, supporting students with varying needs—including those with EHCPs—and ensuring that learning continues smoothly and effectively. You’ll also contribute to departmental support, pastoral care, and administrative tasks as needed.

You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a strong understanding of the national curriculum, and the confidence to lead a classroom independently. Experience working with young people in an educational setting is essential, and a commitment to safeguarding, equality, and continuous professional development is a must.

About us:

At Queen Katharine Academy, you’ll be part of a supportive and ambitious team that’s committed to raising achievement and nurturing potential. We offer a welcoming environment where your contributions are valued, and your development is encouraged through regular training and opportunities to grow. With term-time working and a strong sense of community, this is a role that offers both purpose and balance.

Why work for us?:

Join Thomas Deacon Education Trust and be part of a dedicated team committed to "working together to transform lives through education.” To learn more about the benefits we have on offer, check out our video here: Employee Benefits

At TDET, 95% of our new employees highly rate our induction programme. Benefit from the unwavering support of our dedicated staff, ensuring you feel welcomed and well-prepared from day one.

Ready to transform lives through education? Apply now and make a difference!

TDET - Working together to transform lives through education

Thomas Deacon Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Academy will require the successful candidate to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

At Thomas Deacon Education Trust, we are committed to equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Join us in fostering an inclusive and supportive environment where all contributions are valued.

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