Cover Supervisor

Airedale Academy; Wheldon; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Airedale Academy is excited to offer a Cover Supervisor opportunity to work with our students and gain valuable experience in a school setting. You will be enthusiastic, dynamic and motivated, joining our classroom teams.

You will supervise students during short term teacher absences, deliver lessons set by teachers, and support with morning duties, detentions and after‑school activities, helping create a positive learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students during short term teacher absences.
• Deliver lessons set by teachers.
• Support with morning duties, after school detentions and activities.

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervisor to work with our students and gain valuable experience in a school setting. You will be enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated and be joining our classroom teams. This role could be a good platform for someone starting a career in education or looking to take their first steps into teaching.

You will:

• You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive school and gain valuable experience of working with young people.
• Work in all subject areas and deliver lessons that have been set by the teacher.
• Create excellent relationships with staff and students.
• Be responsible for supervising students during short term teacher absences.
• You will support with morning duties, after school detentions, after school activities, extra-curricular activities.

You will be:

• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• Dedicated to being the best you can be.
• Passionate about the education of young people, particularly those with a low ability and vulnerable pupils.
• Committed to Airedale Academy values.
• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Supportive of the Academy's ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.
• Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life.

As a valued colleague within our Trust, you can expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance. At Castleford Trust collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Throughout our local community you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong moral purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Monday 9th November 2026 with interviews taking place Monday 16th November 2026.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.