Cover Supervisor

Outwood Grange Academies Trust; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Secure Pay & Pension

Training & Progression

Flexibility & Leave

Wellbeing & Perks

Job summary

Outwood Academy Ormesby, part of Outwood Grange Academies Trust, seeks a Cover Supervisor to support learning in the absence of teachers. Based in Middlesbrough, the role runs 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:00am–3:00pm, term time plus 5 days, with a salary of £21,222.83 to £22,208.69.

You will supervise classes, implement work programmes, and maintain a constructive environment. Strong communication, confidentiality, and IT skills (Microsoft Office) are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of audiences.
• Experience in a school environment desirable.
• Proficient with ICT packages including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence and implementing pre-set work programmes.
• Assist in preparing the environment and materials and respond to student questions about the set work.
• Supervise entry/departure, record and report lesson attendance, and assist with exam invigilation.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication

Time management

ICT skills (MS Office)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Role: Cover Supervisor

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary (Actual Salary): £21,222.83 to £22,208.69 (Grade 5, SCP 9-11)

Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday 8:00am to 3:00pm, Term Time only + 5 days

Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences? Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community

If you would like to visit the school or would like more information on the role, please contact Catriona Gamble (HR Admin Assistant) at [e-mail].

The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes. The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance. The role also supports examination logistics by assisting in exam invigilation and reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.

Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office. The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills. Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential.

What will we do for you?

We offer a supportive package focusing on professional advancement, secure benefits, and work-life balance:

• Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
• Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
• Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.