Cover Supervisor | MyNewTerm

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Armthorpe Academy seeks a committed Cover Supervisor to enhance student learning in the absence of teachers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in supporting students, fitting into a values-driven community that prioritizes academic excellence.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

34 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced sick pay schemes

Employee discount scheme

Public sector salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills required.
• Experience with children or young people is desirable.
• Minimum of GCSE level qualifications in English and Maths.

Responsibilities

• Deliver pre-prepared lessons to students across subjects.
• Maintain a positive learning environment in the classroom.
• Support student behaviour and engagement.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Behaviour management

ICT skills

Education

GCSE in English

GCSE in Maths

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Location: Armthorpe Academy
Salary: NJC Grade 6 SCP 13 - 17 (£24,913.42 - £26,591.53)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent, Term time plus 2 days.
Start Date: September 2025

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of young people? Armthorpe Academy, part of Consilium Academies, is seeking a committed, enthusiastic, and student-focused Cover Supervisor to join our team and contribute to our mission of excellence, equality, and integrity.

Welcome to Armthorpe Academy

Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, Armthorpe Academy is a vibrant and inclusive 11-16 school with a strong sense of community. We are proud of our culture of high expectations, ambition, and care. Our vision is simple: to ensure every student receives an excellent education and develops into a well-rounded individual, ready for the challenges of 21st-century life.

At Armthorpe, we are proud to:

• Foster academic excellence alongside social, emotional, and cultural development.
• Embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusion in all that we do.
• Provide high-quality professional development and support for all staff.
• Value respect, responsibility, resilience, pride, and ambition as the foundation of our school culture.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will be an essential part of our team, helping to maintain continuity of education for our students in the absence of their regular class teachers.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering pre-prepared lessons to students across a range of subjects.
• Maintaining a positive and purposeful learning environment in the classroom.
• Supporting the behaviour, welfare, and engagement of students.
• Providing feedback to teaching staff on student progress and behaviour.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school, including supervision during school events and activities.

This role is ideal for someone considering a career in teaching or working with young people, with excellent communication skills, a calm and authoritative presence, and a genuine interest in supporting students to achieve their best.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Has experience working with children or young people (desirable).
• Is confident managing behaviour in a classroom setting.
• Possesses good ICT skills and is familiar with systems such as SIMS (desirable).
• Has a minimum of GCSE level qualifications in English and Maths (or equivalent).

Why Join Us?

Consilium Academies is a values-driven Multi-Academy Trust committed to enriching lives and inspiring ambitions. As part of our Trust, you will benefit from:

• Access to the Consilium Centre for Professional Learning, offering tailored CPD and career development pathways.
• Generous staff benefits, including:
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata for part-time)
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling and CBT
  • Enhanced sick pay schemes
  • Vivup employee discount scheme
  • Access to public sector car and electronics salary sacrifice schemes
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working environment where you can thrive.

Join Our Mission

At Consilium and Armthorpe Academy, we believe in the power of education to transform lives. If you are motivated to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is Friday 13th June 2025 at 9.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be arranged.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

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 DBS Check, 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 Part 7 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.