Cover Supervisor - Carlton le Willows Academy

Carlton le Willows Academy; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed educational institution in Nottingham is seeking a Cover Supervisor to ensure effective student supervision and uphold classroom standards. This role involves supporting teaching staff and engaging with students to enhance their learning experience. Ideal candidates should be ICT literate and committed to fostering an inclusive educational environment. This permanent position offers 37 hours per week during term time with a focus on student development.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist students in undertaking set activities.
• Competent in using a variety of software packages.
• Experience working in a school environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervision of pupil learning within the academy.
• Uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom.
• Work alongside teaching staff to support departments.

Skills

ICT literacy

Student supervision

Classroom management

Job description

Carlton le Willows are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our academy as soon as possible on a full time, permanent basis.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will provide supervision of pupil learning within the academy. You will need to respond to questions, generally assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom. In addition to cover needs, you will be required to work alongside teaching and classroom-based staff to provide general support for departments. This is a key role in supporting the day‑to‑day running of the academy/school. It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.

Therefore, we will consider job applicants who have a criminal record based on their skills, abilities, experience, knowledge and, where needed, qualifications and training. However, our approach depends on the job, and whether it is covered by, or exempt from, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Disability Confident

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Carlton le Willows Academy is a thriving and successful school committed to supporting the personal growth and academic success of all its students. Once you step through the doors you will find dedicated, enthusiastic staff working with committed and focused students, keen to achieve their very best.

Our new state‑of‑the‑art building and purpose‑built sixth‑form centre showcase our commitment to modern education. Extensive refurbishment in the West block has created brand new science labs and a suite of purpose‑built classrooms, all designed to ensure a bright future for the generations of students to come.

Students also benefit from access to multiple grass football pitches, netball courts, a national‑standard table tennis centre, a £1m football pavilion and all‑weather pitches.

The Carlton le Willows family is proud of our long‑standing record of academic achievement, with results consistently placing us amongst the top performing schools in the county.

In 2025, 85% of students achieved a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths, compared with a 65% national average. Overall, 69% of students secured a strong pass of a Grade 5 or above in those core subjects – far exceeding the national average of 46% and positioning us well above similar schools nationally.

Our high‑performing A‑level students also celebrated strong results, with more than 91% securing a place at their first choice university, reinforcing our reputation for academic excellence post‑16.

Why join our academy?

Staff at Carlton le Willows work in a friendly, supportive community characterised by committed, capable professionals who work collectively on behalf of students. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students, and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Hours: 37 hours per week / Term Time only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks) / Permanent