Cover Supervisors x 2

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy; Menston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

On-site parking

Generous pension

Professional development

Job summary

St. Mary’s Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, invites two enthusiastic Cover Supervisors to join a dedicated team. The role is permanent, 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 additional days, with training provided and an emphasis on engaging and motivating pupils.

Salary is offered under NJC Grade C1, Scale Points 12-17 (£29,541-£32,046 per annum) or actual salary £20,280-£22,000 per annum. Closing date and interview details are provided in the advert.

Qualifications

• Provide consistent professional standards regarding work and behaviour.
• Support administrative and technical tasks to subject departments and the Cover Manager.
• Relate well to young people and reflect the school vision and values.
• Maintain a productive classroom environment and keep students on task.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support pupils during lessons and activities.
• Assist with administrative tasks and cover duties as required.
• Engage learners, promote positive behaviour, and uphold school values.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure smooth lesson delivery.

Skills

Professional standards

Admin support

Student engagement

Classroom presence

Job description

• Permanent, 30 hours per week, term time only plus 2 additional days
• Salary NJC Grade C1, Scale Points 12 - 17, £29,541 - £32,046 per annum
• 8.15 am - 2.45 pm Monday to Friday (30 minutes lunch each day)
• Actual Salary £20,280 - £22,000 per annum
• Required as soon as possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiastic and adaptable Cover Supervisors to join a hardworking and dedicated team within a high achieving and oversubscribed Catholic Voluntary Academy. This appointment provides the opportunity to teach well-motivated and hardworking pupils. Previous experience would be desirable but full training will be provided.

If you have the ability to engage and enthuse our students, coupled with the drive and commitment required to be an exceptional member of our team, then we would like to hear from you.

What are we looking for?

• Someone with the ability to provide consistent professional standards regarding work and behaviour.
• A colleague who is able to provide administrative and technical support to subject departments and the Cover Manager.
• Some who can relate well to young people, with the ability to capture the spirit of our vision and values.
• Someone who has the presence to maintain a productive classroom environment and keep students on task.

What can we offer you?

• Employee discount scheme (offering cycle to work scheme, gym membership, money saving offers across hundreds of the UK’s favourite high-street and online retailers, home and electrical items).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (Education Support).
• On-site parking and access to canteen.
• Generous pension contribution managed by the West Yorkshire Pension Fund.
• A supportive organisation with the commitment to professional development and wellbeing.

St. Mary’s is a popular and highly successful school situated on the North‑West fringe of Leeds, close to the Yorkshire Dales. The school is part of the Bishop Wheeler Catholic Academy Trust which consists of 2 high schools and 14 primary schools. The June 2019 Section 48 judged St Mary’s as an outstanding school and the February 2025 Ofsted inspection judged St Mary’s to be outstanding in all areas.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please contact Jo-Anne Hughes, PA to the Senior Leadership Team on 01943 883000 to make an appointment.

• Closing date: Monday 28 September 2026, 12 noon
• Interview date: It is anticipated that interviews will take place shortly afterwards.

The Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy for applications or withdraw the vacancy at any time at its absolute discretion.

St Mary’s is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

In line with KCSiE 2026, we will carry out an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any matters that are publicly available online, which we might want to explore with you at interview.

This role is based in the UK. Employment is conditional on confirmation of the right to work in the UK-either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa. If you do not have the right to work in the UK, please consider carefully whether you meet the eligibility to apply.

We value diversity and seek a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.