Cover Supervisor at Heworth Grange School

Heworth Grange School; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Heworth Grange School in Gateshead is seeking a capable Cover Supervisor to lead learning during short‑term absences. You will supervise classes, ensure students follow the set work and continue to make progress while building positive relationships.

This role supports safeguarding, promotes high standards of behaviour and contributes to our inclusive culture of aspiration and success, working with colleagues to develop classroom leadership.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with young people.
• Confident leading groups of students independently.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Motivate and engage students in learning.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes during short-term teaching staff absences.
• Ensure students stay engaged and follow the set work.
• Support progress and maintain classroom routines.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Behaviour management

Lead groups of students

Job description

About this Role

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and the determination to help every student achieve their potential?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning, follow the work set and continue to make progress. You will build positive relationships with young people, promote high standards of behaviour and contribute to our culture of aspiration, inclusion and success.

About Us

Heworth Grange School is on an exciting journey of transformation, placing young people at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be a fully inclusive school where high expectations, strong relationships and a commitment to every child underpin our work. We strive to ensure every student receives the care, support and opportunities they need to thrive both academically and personally.

We are proud to describe ourselves as a "family away from home", where colleagues genuinely care for one another and where staff play a vital role in shaping the futures of the young people we serve.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with young people.
• Is confident leading groups of students independently.
• Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Can motivate and engage students in learning.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Vivup staff benefits platform.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.

Ideal for Aspiring Teachers

This role is particularly suited to graduates, aspiring teachers or individuals looking to develop a career in education. You will gain invaluable classroom experience whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you develop professionally.

Closing date for applications is 9am on Thursday 24th September.

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBSCheck, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.