Cover Supervisor

Greater Peterborough UTC; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Greater Peterborough UTC is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our supportive staff team. There is no requirement to be a qualified teacher, only a passion to support students. The role covers KS3–KS4 and involves supervising classes during short-term absences while following a programme of study.

The successful candidate will engage with learners, support departments, and contribute to raising standards across the academy. 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

Qualifications

• Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of working within the education sector and with young people is advantageous.
• Knowledge of using IT software such as Microsoft Office and Email.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with staff, students, parents and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across KS3 & KS4 following a programme of study during short-term absence.
• Actively engage with the class and follow classroom procedures.
• Contribute to raising standards by providing support to departments and the academy.
• Provide feedback on learning activities and contribute to development planning.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Vacancy for Cover Supervisor

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Points 7-12 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.

Hours of work: 32.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:30-15:30, 39 weeks per year.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Cover Supervisor to join our support staff team. There is no requirement to be a qualified teacher, only a passion to support students. Some experience working with young people would be advantageous but not essential.

The successful candidate will be required to supervise classes across the curriculum (KS3 & KS4) following a programme of study during the short-term absence of their class teacher. They will be able to actively engage with the class and follow all classroom procedures and to contribute to raising standards by providing support to departments and the whole academy.

The opportunity

• Opportunity to work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work set for covering lesson.
• Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and contribute towards development planning.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of subject background and working within the education sector
• Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email
• interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
• Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

About Greater Peterborough UTC

We are proud to be Peterborough's first STEM school, with expertise in STEM subjects, giving young people the chance to follow a unique and technical curriculum into higher education or the world of work. Our £25 million campus was opened in September 2016 and rapidly established itself as on of the highest performing schools in the area. Our campus includes industry standard workshops and IT design studios, as well as specialist science labs and state of the art digital engineering equipment. We are the area's leading educational establishment for the engineers, architects, scientists and designers of the future, specialising in education the tech-savvy workforce required for the evolving modern world, in fact 80% of our leavers continue to study or work in STEM.

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

Closing date for applications: 2 September 2026

Interviews will be held on: TBC

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender re…

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.