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Chellaston Academy; Derby; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing

Professional development

Career progression opportunities

Employee benefits

Job summary

Chellaston Academy is seeking a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor to ensure continuity of learning by supervising classes and guiding pupils through activities across various subjects and year groups.

The role requires organisation, proactive approach and the ability to maintain a calm, productive classroom environment in line with school policies. You will also support wider school operations and take part in events when not supervising a class.

Qualifications

• Confident, adaptable and committed to supporting high-quality learning across the school.
• Organised, proactive and able to create a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Calm under pressure and able to manage behaviour in line with school policies.
• Able to work across a wide range of subjects and year groups.

Responsibilities

• Oversee classes and guide pupils through learning activities.
• Take registers, collect completed work and provide feedback on progress and behaviour.
• Support wider school operations, including small-group support, break-time duties, or events.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Communication

Job description

A Cover Supervisor ensures continuity of learning by overseeing classes, guiding pupils through the learning activities provided, and helping them stay focused and productive. They maintain a calm and purposeful classroom environment, support pupils by clarifying instructions, and promote positive behaviour in line with school policies. The role involves working across different subjects and year groups, adapting to varied learning needs, and encouraging pupils to work independently. Cover Supervisors also complete essential administrative tasks such as taking registers, collecting completed work, and providing feedback on lesson progress and behaviour. When not supervising a class, they may support wider school operations, including small-group support, break-time duties, or helping with events.

We are looking for someone who is confident, adaptable and committed to supporting high-quality learning across the school. The ideal Cover Supervisor is organised, proactive, and able to create a positive classroom atmosphere that helps pupils stay engaged and focused on their learning activities. They should be calm under pressure, able to manage behaviour in line with school policies, and demonstrate strong communication skills when interacting with pupils, staff, and other stakeholders. They must be capable of working across a wide range of subjects and year groups, responding flexibly to the needs of each class.

At Chellaston Academy, students are at the heart of everything we do. Our vision is to create mature, confident and successful global citizens who can thrive in an ever changing world, guided by our shared values of Integrity, Care and Excellence. While strong academic outcomes matter, we believe success is defined by far more than examination results. We are committed to developing the whole person, nurturing qualities such as self-confidence, self-belief and self-esteem, and recognising and celebrating individual talents. Our students benefit from a broad and balanced curriculum, and we work closely with parents and carers to ensure that, when expectations are high and shared, every child can achieve great things. This includes promoting an excellent attitude centred on respect, high standards of appearance, good manners, full attendance and punctuality. Chellaston Academy is a school where

• Diversity is celebrated and inclusion shapes everything
• Children feel safe, happy and supported.
• High expectations drive achievement for all.
• Relationships between staff and students are strong, respectful and built on trust.
• Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues genuinely enjoy being part of our community.

Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership? As part of our Trust, you'll benefit from:

• A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
• A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
• Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing

This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.