Cover Supervisor at Ormiston Bushfield Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is seeking a Cover Supervisor to supervise classes in the absence of teachers, ensuring learning continues in a calm, orderly environment. This role does not involve teaching but provides essential support to students and staff across key stages with departmental deployments as required.

We welcome candidates who are confident, assertive, adaptable and able to work well in a team. Training will be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in a school environment would be advantageous, but training will be given for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students in classroom settings when teachers are absent.
• Ensure learning takes place in a calm and orderly environment.
• Support staff and students across key stages, with deployment to various departments as required.
• Assist with supporting students in other areas across the academy as needed.

Skills

Confident

Assertive

Relate to young people

Flexible

Team player

Job description

About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, we are seeking to appoint aCover Supervisor to supervise students who are following a programme of studyin a classroom environment during the absence of class teachers.

The Cover Supervisor is notrequired to teach but to supervise groups of students in the classroom, whosework has been set, and to ensure that learning takes place in a calm andorderly environment. This is an importantrole to provide additional support to both staff and students across the keystages and will involve deployment to various departments in the Academy on an'as required' basis. On those days whencover for whole classes is not required, duties will include supportingstudents alongside subject teachers in the classroom and assisting withsupporting students in other areas across the academy as required.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is confident and assertive


• Has the ability to relate to young people


• Has a flexible approach


• Is able to work as part of a team

Previous experience working in a school environment would be anadvantage, but not essential as training will be given for the right candidate.

Theworking pattern for this position is Monday to Friday 8:10am - 3:30pm. Youwill be working school term-time plus one week which equates to 39 workingweeks per year.

We are also able to considerpart-time applications/a job share. The salary advertised would be pro-ratafor part-time candidates.

Please see the attached job description and personspecification for more information.

The Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academyis a good school, conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire,Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent roadand rail links.

The Academy is continuing toexpand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art buildingthat was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity tolearn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has beenrecognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued tobuild on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results atGCSE & A-Level in the summer.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they areour greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys...

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefit.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment


• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses


• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust


• Local Government Pension Scheme


• Access to a wide range of employee benefits


• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services


• Guidance, advice and support from both the cover team and the senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

Closing date for receipt ofapplications: Sunday 08 November 2026

Please note that the Academy withholds the right towithdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before theclosing date.