Lead Cover Supervisor

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Coventry is seeking a Lead Cover Supervisor to provide cover supervision of classes during teacher absences and support students in their learning activities. The ideal candidate should have a strong enthusiasm for education, leadership skills, and a commitment to student development. This position offers the chance to work in a supportive and successful environment that values contributions to the school community.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support network

Access to employee benefits platform

Qualifications

• Excited about working in a high achieving school.
• Determined to help and support students achieve their full potential.
• Able to lead a team to support the effective running of the school.

Responsibilities

• Provide cover supervision during staff absence.
• Invigilate examinations.
• Support departmental activities as required.

Skills

Enthusiasm for education

Ability to support students

Team leadership

Education

Graduate degree

Job description

Job Title: Lead Cover Supervisor

Employment Status: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Term time plus 5 inset days, 7.30am- 3.30pm

Actual Salary: Grade 5- £25,338- £30,509

Full time equivalent salary: Grade 5- £25,338- £30,509

Required: As soon as possible

Location: Blue Coat C of E School, Coventry

About the role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic individual to provide cover supervision in the event of absence of the teaching staff and provide in‑class support for other learning activities. You will also invigilate examinations and support departments as required.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is excited about working in a high achieving school
• Is determined to help and support students achieve their full potential
• Is keen to work with KS3, 4 and 5 students
• Is able to lead a team to successfully support the effective running of the school

This post would suit a graduate considering entering the teaching profession or someone who can demonstrate an understanding of supporting and guiding students in their learning.

This is an ideal opportunity to join our successful school, where your contribution to the life of the school community is valued and development opportunities maximised.

The Cover Department provides the opportunity to work within a well-qualified and experienced team to make a real difference to the learning of our young people. If you have the ability to inspire and motivate students, we would love to hear from you!

About us

Blue Coat is a successful and oversubscribed school in the heart of the city of Coventry. As a Christian school our intake draws from both the local area and across the city and surrounding areas. Consequently, we have a diverse intake and a culturally thriving school. The school was graded 'Outstanding' in its SIAMS inspection and 'Good' by Ofsted in May 2023 and continues to perform exceptionally well academically. In 2023 our Attainment 8 at GCSE was 52.3 and our Progress 8 score was +0.42 both of which are above national average. The vast majority of our students stay on into the sixth form and continue their studies.

We have a large and successful Post 16 provision with 350 pupils on average studying either A levels or Vocational Level 3 courses. We have excellent rates of progression to universities, apprenticeships and employment.

We were inspected by Ofsted in May 2023, and were judged a Good School, with Outstanding for Personal Development, The Sixth Form and Leadership and Management. Ofsted shared in their report:

Leaders and teachers share a moral purpose. There is a cohesive and vibrant school community. Leaders have built an inclusive community. Staff are very proud to work at the school. Staff feel very well supported by leaders and greatly value the training they receive to continually improve their work.

Why work for us?

A career at Inspire Education Trust offers a rewarding future, with the opportunity to make a real impact on the lives and outcomes of our young people. We work hard to provide an environment which places staff wellbeing at the forefront of the agenda, as well as providing ample opportunities for personal and professional development.

As such, we offer a portfolio of benefits designed to enhance and support the working lives of our staff. These include, but are not limited to:

• A highly supportive and committed senior leadership team
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers 24/7 confidential advice and support on a range of matters and free access to accredited counsellors
• A focus on staff wellbeing including a network of wellbeing champions and a supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join a committed and forward-thinking team of staff
• Employee Benefits platform providing staff access to a range of benefits such as shopping discounts

How to apply

All applications must be received electronically via our TES page: https://www.tes.com/jobs/employer/blue-coat-school-and-music-college-1000375

If you experience any problems with the online application process please contact TES directly: [e-mail]

If you have any queries about the post, please email Aggi Jozwiak – Administration Assistant on [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am 6th October 2025

Interview date: Friday 10th October 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and appointments will be subject to rigorous safeguarding checks including enhanced DBS and references. The postholder must share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted will be asked to complete a self-declaration to confirm any (non-protected) criminal disclosures or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children.

The post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

We aim to recruit the very best staff and welcome those from all backgrounds, communities and faiths (including non-faith individuals). Inspire Education Trust is clear about its responsibilities in embracing diversity and ensuring we recruit people of a high calibre based on their skills, abilities, and experience. As such, we welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

The role of Pastoral Support Assistant will be classed as regulated activity. Any offer of employment will be conditional until satisfactory completion of all mandatory pre-employment checks. It is an offence to apply for this role if barred from engaging in regulating activity relevant to children.

Following recommendations from Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) for an additional pre-employment check, with the effect of 1st September 2022, please note an online search may form part of this recruitment process.