Cover Supervisor

Walthamstow Academy; Walthamstow; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield Health

Flexible working

Gym membership

Cycle2Work

Car Lease Scheme

Paid Personal Day

Job summary

Walthamstow Academy is seeking a dynamic Cover Supervisor to supervise lessons in the absence of the regular teacher. You will work with students, provide support, and respond to questions, ensuring smooth continuation of learning.

You should be able to work independently, show initiative, and adapt to a diverse, vibrant learning environment. The role offers 37.5 contractual hours and a salary in the 32k–35k FTE range, reflecting skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Dynamic and engaging Cover Supervisor with ability to supervise lessons.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Experience supporting learners from diverse backgrounds is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supervise lessons and respond to student questions.
• Ensure learning objectives are understood at the start and reviewed at the end.
• Support equality of access and inclusion for all students.
• Provide feedback to the teacher on work and student progress.
• Assist with day-to-day academy tasks and invigilate exams when required.

Skills

Dynamic

Engaging

Independent working

Transferable skills

Job description

credit_card Salary £32,000 - £35,000 FTE depending on skills and experience

Walthamstow Academy opened its impressive new building in 2006 and since then we have achieved excellent results both at GCSE and at A Level. In 2023, Walthamstow Academy students achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.47. At A-Level, our students achieve excellently with many of them progressing to Russell Group institutions. Because we are so successful, the school is now full and oversubscribed on first choices alone.We do not achieve these results by accident.At Walthamstow Academy, we believe in the best in everyone. We have a relentless focus on high expectations and aim to identify barriers to success and provide necessary support as quickly as possible to ensure our students achieve. We do not accept excuses and always strive for the best.The Academy is proud of its multi-cultural character, and we celebrate the diversity of heritage in our community. 90% of our students are from minority ethnic groups, many coming from African, Caribbean, Eastern European, Turkish and Pakistani communities.Within the community served by the Academy there is social and economic disadvantage with 35% of students being eligible for Pupil Premium. Almost 60% have a first language other than English and a significant number have low levels of literacy on entry. Many students enter the Academy with low levels of attainment and the staff work hard to add value to their performance. Standards across the Academy are above national averages in most subjects.

United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Job details

Salary £32,000 - £35,000 FTE depending on skills and experience

Contractual hours 37.5

Basis Full Time

Region Walthamstow

Job category/type Support Staff

Date posted 12/10/2026

Job reference REQ005713

Interview: Week Beginning Monday 2 November

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 FTE depending on skills and experience

Term Time Only

About United Learning

United Learning is a unique group of independent and state schools working together to achieve the best in everyone. Our vision is to provide excellent education so that all young people are able to make a success of their lives and, if we are to realise this vision, we need to make sure we attract, develop and reward the key ingredient – you.

Job Introduction

We seek a dynamic and engaging Cover Supervisor. As the Cover Supervisor, you would teach or supervise lessons in the absence of the regular teacher. Work for the students will be provided. You will need to be able to work independently, with initiative, and be flexible.

We know that outstanding Cover Supervisors have transferable skills and are confident and effective in all aspects of their role, but we also recognise that you will need support and challenge yourself so that you can grow to be the best you can be – we will make this happen.

You will relate to the Academy’s ethos of “the best in everyone” and enjoy working with a rich, diverse group of young people in a dynamic and vibrant learning environment. Walthamstow Academy is sponsored by United Learning. As part of the largest group of Academies and independent schools, we offer outstanding professional development and career progression across both the maintained and independent sector.

To conclude, we need someone who is passionate about making a difference, please get in touch.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise work that has been set by the teacher and respond to any questions from students.
• Ensure students are aware of the learning objectives at the start of the lesson and are able to reflect upon their learning at the end.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure that students have equality of access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Provide feedback to the appropriate teacher including the work set and the students' response.
• Support the day to day work of the Academy as directed when not supervising classes - this will include break and lunchtime duties, invigilating exams and providing in class learning support.

Working for us

Walthamstow Academy opened its impressive new building in2006and since then we have achieved excellent results both at GCSE and at A Level. In2024, Walthamstow Academy students achieved a Progress 8 score of 0.49. At A-Level, our students achieve excellently with many of them progressing to Russell Group institutions. Because we are so successful, the school is now full and oversubscribed on first choices alone.

We do not achieve these results by accident. At Walthamstow Academy, we believe in the best in everyone. We have a relentless focus on high expectations and aim to identify barriers to success and provide necessary support as quickly as possible to ensure our students achieve. We do not accept excuses and always strive for the best.

The Academy is proud of its multi-cultural character, and we celebrate the diversity of heritage in our community. 90% of our students are from minority ethnic groups, many coming from African, Caribbean, Eastern European, Turkish and Pakistani communities. Within the community served by the Academy there is social and economic disadvantage with 35% of students being eligible for Pupil Premium. Almost60% have a first language other than English and a significant number have low levels of literacy on entry. Many students enter the Academy with low levels of attainment and the staff work hard to add value to their performance. Standards across the Academy are above national averages in most subjects.

The Academy is located close to the North Circular Road, M11 and both Blackhorse Road and Walthamstow Central underground stations from where it takes about half an hour to get into central London. The Academy is situated in a part of London where property prices are still relatively inexpensive and within easy access of Epping Forest, the Lee Valley and rural Hertfordshire and Essex.

Walthamstow Academy has achieved the CPLD Gold Award in recognition of our investment in professional development, because we know that without our wonderful staff, what we have achieved would not be possible, so thank you for your interest in coming to work with us. It starts with someone like you believing you can contribute further to our community.

What we Offer

Here at Walthamstow Academy, we are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated and this includes your employee benefits.

• Westfield Health Cash Plan, available to all staff after 6 months service, providing you with access to 24/7 virtual GP consultations, quick access to specialist health services and the facility to claim back some of the cost of services and treatments you may currently be paying for yourself. Dependent children (up to the age of 22) are also covered as standard with an option to upgrade the level of cover or add other adult family members for an additional cost.
• We recognise that flexible working has a key role to play in attracting, retaining, developing and rewarding outstanding members of staff. We are committed to encouraging and enabling flexible working opportunities at Walthamstow Academy.
• We work with Westfield Health Rewards to offer you over 250 exclusive benefits, all through their easy-to-access platform and app. Featuring a huge range of perks, from discounted cinema tickets and holidays, to money off meals out at restaurants nationwide, and savings on food, technology and clothes shopping.
• Discounted Gym Memberships through Westfield Health Rewards, you can access a range of gym membership discounts at over 3000 sites across the country. We also provide free use of our school gym 24/7 with weekly participation of sporting tournaments on offer. We also have our own gym in the academy!
• Cycle2Work Scheme provides you with a bicycle and equipment such as lights, locks and panniers so that you can cycle to work and in your spare time! As this is a salary sacrifice scheme, you can save money through income tax and NI deductions.
• Car Lease Scheme, as a Group, we have partnered with SG Fleet to launch the Novalease scheme for all staff, providing you with access to great discounts on car leasing through a direct debit scheme. You can also exchange a portion of your gross salary in return for any lower CO2 emission car of your choice.
• We want to ensure staff wellbeing is at the forefront of the Academy and all members of staff feel valued and appreciated therefore in addition to other benefits we offer 1 Paid Personal Day to all members of staff per year.