Cover Supervisor (0.6)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Daventry; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Parker Academy, part of E-ACT, is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support learning when a teacher is absent. You will supervise pre-set work, promote positive behaviour and help create a calm, safe and purposeful classroom environment.

Working at The Parker Academy means contributing to an ambitious school community in Daventry, with a focus on high expectations, inclusive practices, and ongoing professional development within the E-ACT trust.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Level 3 Cover Supervision or equivalent.
• HLTA or equivalent (desirable).
• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4.
• Experience supervising children in a school setting.
• Experience working with children with a wide variety of educational needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-set work and ensure learning continues in absence of a teacher.
• Maintain a calm, safe, and purposeful learning environment.
• Promote positive behaviour and high expectations.
• Monitor and report on student progress and engagement.
• Use ICT to support learning activities.

Skills

Level 3 Cover

HLTA

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

School experience

Diverse learners

Education

Level 3 Cover Supervision

HLTA qualification

Job description

Job Title: Cover Supervisor

E-ACT Parker Academy | Work hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big

Discover what’s possible at The Parker Academy, a vibrant and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of Daventry’s community.

At The Parker Academy, our attitude of “Work Hard, Stay Humble, Dream Big” inspires everything we do. We nurture a culture where effort is valued, humility is encouraged, and every young person is empowered to strive for greatness and pursue their aspirations without limits.

Driven by a renewed energy and commitment to rapid improvement, we are focused on accelerating progress and delivering the high-quality education our students deserve.

As part of the E-ACT family, we are committed to delivering an exceptional education that develops confident, compassionate, and aspirational future leaders.

Join us at The Parker Academy, where you won’t just be part of a school, you’ll be part of a movement to shape brighter futures, one student at a time. Bring your ambition, your passion, and your purpose. Together, we can achieve extraordinary things.

See why our school is a place to thrive: The Parker Academy

Want to make a difference to young people?

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values diversity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates excellence?

We are looking for a reliable, confident and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our team at The Parker Academy.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring our students continue to learn, thrive and achieve when their teacher is absent. You’ll supervise engaging pre-set work, inspire positive behaviour and create a calm, safe and purposeful learning environment where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Key responsibilities:

• Establishing productive working relationships with students, promoting positive values/attitudes and setting high expectations
• Supervising pupils undertaking work that has been set in accordance with the Academy’s policy, under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.
• Monitoring and evaluation of students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and providing feedback/reports as required
• Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities
• Effective use of ICT to support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independent use.

Pay range:

SCP NJC 17-21: £16,370.75 - £17,490.03 (FTE: £31,022.00 - £33,143)

• Term Time only(39 weeks)
• 22.2 hours per week (0.6)
• Fixed term until 31/08/2027

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualification in Level 3 Cover Supervision or equivalent
• HLTA or equivalent (desirable)
• GCSE Maths and English minimum grade 4 or equivalent
• Relevant experience supervising children in a school setting
• Experience of working with children who have a wide variety of educational needs

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.