Cover Supervisor

North East Combined Authority; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,518 - 31,537; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Northern Education Trust's Manor Academy in Hartlepool is seeking a Cover Supervisor to support teaching staff, implement work programmes with individuals or groups, and supervise classes during short-term absences.

The role is permanent, full-time (32.5 hours per week across 39 weeks per year), with a salary SCP 16–18 (£30,518–£31,537 FTE) or pro rata (£23,683–£24,474). The Trust offers development opportunities and safeguarding commitments. Closing date 21 August 2026.

Responsibilities

• To implement work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom, managing student behaviour and supervising whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.

Job description

Post: Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: SCP 16 – SCP 18 (£30,518 - £31,537 FTE) (£23,683 - £24,474 pro rata)

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and therefore if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment

Working Type: Full Time (32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year, 45.942 paid weeks)

Base: Manor Academy, Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3PS

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Manor Community Academy is committed to ensuring their students achieve the best outcomes that will improve their life chances. Teachers here are devoted to making sure that students leave school with the knowledge and understanding that will to set them up for life after school. With a good reputation within the community, Manor Academy offers education, compassion, and hope to the young people it serves.

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to work under the guidance of teaching staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom, managing student behaviour and supervising whole classes during the short term absence of teachers.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Sarah Stacey, Business Manager, at [e-mail]

Closing date: noon on Friday 21st August 2026