Cover Supervisor

MERIDIAN TRUST; Weldon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Pension scheme

Healthcare benefits

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Meridian Trust is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor at Weldon Village Academy. The role offers 32.5 hours per week with a permanent, full-time contract; salary £19,918 per year. The post requires strong classroom skills and an optimistic, professional approach within a supportive Trust environment.

Applicants will join a team across Meridian Trust’s schools, contributing to high standards, safeguarding, and collaborative planning while supporting students and staff daily.

Qualifications

• Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience of subject background and working within the education sector.
• Knowledge of using IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email.
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students and outside agencies.
• Confidentiality and child protection awareness.
• Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality cover during short-term absences and engage with classes to raise standards.
• Work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work for covering lessons.
• Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and support development planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Education sector

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Child protection

Flexible hours

Team player

Education

Good educational background

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

Cover Supervisor at Weldon Village Academy

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Job Reference: EDV/2026/WVA/29581

Location: Oundle Road, Weldon, Corby, Northamptonshire, NN17 3GE

Contract Type: Permanent

Contract Term: Full-Time

Salary: £19,918.00 Annually (Actual)

Hours Per Week: 32.5

Closing Date: Midday, Thu 24th Sep, 2026

Start Date: TBC

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date(s): W/C 28/09/2026

About this Role

Vacancy for Cover Supervisor!

Salary: Meridian Trust Grade 6, Points 7-12 of the Meridian Trust Support pay scale.

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours (Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am-3.15pm,

Tuesday 8.30am-3.45pm and Wednesday 8.15am-3.45pm)

We are now looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor within our Support Team who share our core values which are set out clearly in the job description. This post will be a wonderfully rewarding experience for the successful candidates as they will be joining a supportive team which is well resourced and part of our wider Meridian Trust family.

The opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team providing high-quality cover during the short-term absence class teachers, actively engaging with the class, to contribute to raising standards.
• Opportunity to work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work set for covering lesson.
• Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and contribute towards development planning.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of subject background and working within the education sector
• Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email
• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
• Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

About Meridian Trust

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher's pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 24/09/2026

Interviews will be held on: W/C 28/09/2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.