Cover Supervisor

Watling Academy; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Watling Academy, a high-performing secondary school in Milton Keynes, is seeking a dependable Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during short-term staff absence and help maintain a calm, supportive learning environment. The role includes delivering lessons and upholding behavioural standards across a 37.5-hour week during term time.

You will also assist with wider academy activities, including administrative tasks, student supervision and enrichment opportunities, contributing to a positive

Qualifications

• Experience working with young people
• Confident and well-organised
• Ability to support students during lessons

Responsibilities

• Supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students stay on task and learn in a calm, purposeful environment.
• Deliver lessons, maintain high standards of behaviour and provide support to students during lessons.
• When not required for cover, support wider academy activities, including administrative tasks, student supervision and enrichment activities.

Job description

COVER SUPERVISOR

Commencing - ASAP

Term time only

37.5 hours per week

8.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday

Salary: £29,071 to £32,046 FTE

Actual Salary: £24,930 to £27,482 p.a.

Do you have experience working with young people and a desire to make a difference? Are you confident, organised and keen to support students in their learning?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking a dependable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team. In this key role, you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain on task and continue to learn in a calm, purposeful environment.

You will deliver lessons, maintain high standards of behaviour and provide support to students during lessons. When not required for cover, you’ll support wider Academy activities, including administrative tasks, student supervision and enrichment activities.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people, has strong interpersonal skills and can think on their feet.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students from September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

E-mail: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Friday 27th November 2026, 9am