Cover Supervisor

Vale of York Academy; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive and values-driven school in York is seeking a committed Cover Supervisor. In this role, you will supervise classes during absent teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged and on task. This position provides an excellent foundation for a career in education, with mentoring and professional development opportunities. The school values Kindness, Respect, and Teamwork and offers a welcoming environment for personal growth.

Benefits

Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team

Opportunities for professional development

Local Government Pension scheme

Occupational Health

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Free on site Parking

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young people.
• Ability to supervise classes and manage student behavior.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff.
• Allocate pre-prepared work and keep pupils on task.
• Manage the behavior of pupils.

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about working with young people and considering a career in teaching? This is your opportunity to take the first step in a supportive and values-driven school environment. We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team. In this key role, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring that students remain on task and continue to learn in a calm, respectful, and purposeful atmosphere. At the heart of our school are the values of Kindness, Respect, and Teamwork. These shape everything we do—from how we support our students to how we collaborate as colleagues. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be part of a team that believes in nurturing potential, modelling positive relationships, and making a real difference every day. Whether you're a recent graduate, considering a PGCE, or looking to gain valuable classroom experience, this role offers a fantastic foundation for a future career in education. We provide mentoring, training opportunities, and a welcoming environment where you'll grow professionally and personally. This role will provide short term cover for absent teaching staff, allocating pre-prepared work, keeping pupils on task and managing the behaviour of pupils during class. The role does not involve planning, preparing, delivering lessons or assessing and reporting on the development progress and attainment of pupils.

Benefits

• Experienced and supportive School Leadership Team
• Opportunities for staff to develop through Continuous Professional Development
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on site Parking

Job Details

Hours of Work: 22 Hours per Week, Term Time Only

Position Type: Permanent

Post Line Manager: Assistant Vice Principal

Travel Required: No

The salary is dependent on current qualifications and experience, please see the attached job description for more information.

Application Process

Please complete the online application form to apply for this role. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application. You should use the information supplied within the Job Description & Person Specification to make the best of your application by identifying some specific pieces of work you may have undertaken in any of these areas. Your application may be viewed in regard to some or all of the skill specific areas over the course of the selection process. Applications via agencies will not be considered. Interviews will take place as soon as possible after the closing date. We are committed to safeguarding and protecting our children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to a safer recruitment process which includes enhanced criminal records and barring checks, scrutiny of employment history, robust referencing and other vetting checks. Our safeguarding system is underpinned by a range of policies and procedures which encourage and promote safe working practice across the Trust. On joining you will be required to undergo continuous professional development to maintain safe working practice and to safeguard our children and young people.