Cover Supervisor

TES FE News; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A secondary academy in Sheffield is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff during absences. The successful candidate will manage classes of students aged 11 to 16 and ensure they engage in their work. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive pay and excellent professional development opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Highly competitive pay

Access to professional development

Excellent employee benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Confident in managing a class of students aged 11 to 16.
• Ability to communicate effectively with young people.
• Flexible to work in various departments and age ranges.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover for teaching staff during absences.
• Support the day-to-day running of the academy.
• Ensure students engage in their work.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Behavior management

Flexibility

Role model for students

Job description

Job Overview

Job title: Cover Supervisor

Location: Fir Vale Academy, Owler Lane, Sheffield, S4 8GB

Starting salary: £25,584 FTE (Actual £22,076)

Contract: Full-time, term time only, permanent

Start date: January 2026 or sooner

Fir Vale Academy is a large 11-16 mixed secondary academy located in the North of Sheffield. We are excited to be part of United Learning Trust, one of the country’s leading education groups. As we embark on this new chapter, we are committed to driving improvement and raising aspirations across the Academy. It’s a fantastic time to join us as we work together to deliver an exceptional education for every student.

We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Cover Supervisor Fir Vale Academy. The successful post holder will provide cover for day to day, short-term and long-term absences for teaching staff to minimise disruption to the effective running of the academy. This role is key in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy. You will be working with an established team to deliver a comprehensive, professional and customer-focused service. Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills are essential. The successful candidate will ideally be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is

• Confident in their ability to manage a whole class of students within the age range 11 to 16.
• Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with young people.
• Able to manage behaviour in the classroom to ensure students remain engaged in set work.
• Flexible to work throughout the school within different departments and with different age ranges daily.
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and who will inspire our students to achieve their potential.
• Act as a role model to students so professionalism and confidentiality will be key attributes.

In return, you will be joining a supportive team within a growing and ambitious Academy, with access to professional development opportunities through United Learning.

We Will Offer You

• Highly competitive pay above national average.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• A respectful working environment.
• Supportive, friendly colleagues who are committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of United Learning, one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in each academy across the Cluster and United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Westfield benefits platform.
• Free on-site parking.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• We encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply online’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is midnight on Sunday 12 October 2025. Interviews to be held soon after closing date.

If you have any queries regarding this role please email [e-mail]

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.