Cover Supervisor

inploi; Salford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational trust in Salford is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support high-quality education by supervising classes during teacher absence. The role requires engagement with pupils, maintaining learning environments, and flexibility in working across various schools. The ideal candidate will have experience working with young people and possess strong group management skills. This role offers professional development opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Collaborative staff team

Qualifications

• Valid driving licence and ability to travel independently between schools.
• Experience of working in an educational setting.
• Commitment to safeguarding children.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during teacher absence.
• Deliver lessons and keep pupils engaged.
• Promote positive behaviour and feedback to teaching staff.

Skills

Experience working with young people

Group management

Adaptability

Resilience

Positive relationship building

Job description

Cover Supervisor - Kings Academy Trust

Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025, 9am

Shortlisting: Monday 1st December 2025

Interviews: Week commencing Monday 8th December

To start as soon as possible

Are you an organised, enthusiastic and flexible individual looking to develop your career in education?

Kings Academy Trust is seeking a Cover Supervisor to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain experience across a range of schools within the Trust, including special schools, mainstream primary, and alternative provisions. You will play a key part in supporting high-quality education by delivering lessons, maintaining purposeful learning environments, and ensuring continuity of learning when teachers are absent.

About Us

Kings Academy Trust is a growing family of schools committed to ensuring that every pupil is known, valued, and supported to achieve their best. Our schools are nurturing, inclusive and ambitious for their learners. Working with us, you will benefit from the chance to:

• Work flexibly across a variety of schools, gaining wide-ranging experience.
• Develop your skills and potential through high-quality training and professional development.
• Be part of a collaborative Trust with a strong ethos of teamwork, support and innovation.

The Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher.
• Deliver lessons and ensure pupils remain engaged in their learning.
• Promote positive behaviour and attitudes, acting as a role model.
• Provide feedback on pupil progress to teaching staff.
• Contribute to the wider life and ethos of the Trust.

We are looking for someone who

• Holds a valid driving licence and can travel independently between schools.
• Has experience of working with young people in education or a similar setting.
• Can manage groups effectively and maintain positive relationships.
• Is highly adaptable, resilient, and committed to safeguarding.

We offer

• Friendly and enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn.
• The opportunity to work across a range of schools, developing your professional experience.
• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development.
• A collaborative and motivated staff team.

Kings Academy 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 post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For an application form and further details, please contact:
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