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eTeach UK Limited; Bedlington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and support

Enhanced sick pay

LG Pension scheme

BBCET health & wellbeing policies

Car lease

Bike to work

Travel pass salary sacrifice

Job summary

St Benet Biscop is seeking a confident Cover Supervisor to join our support team. You will supervise classes across a range of subjects during short-term teacher absences, delivering pre-set work and ensuring pupils stay engaged and on task.

You will uphold school behaviour policies and provide feedback to teaching staff to support learning. The role offers a full-time equivalent contract (37 hours/week, term-time + 5 days) with a competitive salary scale and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Experience with young people in educational settings is preferred but not essential.
• Confident, reliable and enthusiastic team member with good initiative.
• Ability to deliver pre-set work and support class activities

Responsibilities

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects during short-term teacher absences.
• Deliver pre-set work and keep students engaged and on task.
• Manage student behaviour in line with the school's policy.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on pupil progress and behaviour.

Skills

Classroom management

Behaviour management

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Provide feedback to teachers

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Required as soon as possible Grade: BB04 (Scale Point 7-9) FTE Salary: £27,274 to £28,153 Actual: £23,419 to £24,174 Working pattern: 37 hours per week Term time only + 5 days

We are seeking a confident, reliable and enthusiastic person to join our professional and motivated team of support staff as a Cover Supervisor. As a Cover Supervisor, you will be responsible for supervising classes across a range of subjects during short-term teacher absences. You will deliver pre-set work, ensuring students stay engaged and on task, manage student behaviour in line with the school’s behaviour policy and provide feedback to teaching staff.

This is a key role and will require you to maintain good order and keep pupils on track, in line with Academy policies and procedures. You will preferably have experience of working with young people in an educational setting however this is not essential. The role is an excellent opportunity for someone to gain experience working in a secondary school or with aspirations to eventually train as a teacher. St Benet Biscop is a popular, oversubscribed school which is highly regarded within the community and we offer a high-quality education in a Catholic / Christian environment. St Benet Biscop is part of the Bishop Bewick Catholic Education Trust; a large trust consisting of 39 schools. The school has good public transport links into Newcastle Upon Tyne and the surrounding local area. This is an exciting time to join St Benet Biscop. It is a great place to work and provides excellent job satisfaction. It is a very happy school with an open, supportive and positive working environment. In our recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2023, we were graded as “good” in all areas. Ofsted highlighted:“There is a strong sense of community at St Benet Biscop.”“Pupils get along well with each other and with the staff.”“Lessons proceed calmly, and pupils engage well with their learning.”“Staff say senior leaders consider their workload and listen to their views.”“Staff at the school have a good understanding of safeguarding because they are well trained.”

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our school community and we are looking for an energetic and passionate individual, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills who will impact positively in this role. Applicants should clearly indicate in their supporting statement what they could bring to this role in terms of experience.

Applications from all denominations are welcome.

Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Access to training and support
• Enhanced sick pay of up to 26 weeks full pay (after qualifying period)
• Eligible to be part of the Local Government pension scheme (current employer contribution rate of 18.1%).
• Family friendly BBCET policies and practices that promote health and wellbeing
• Access to car lease, bike to work and local travel pass salary sacrifice scheme

Closing date for applications: by noon Thursday 1 October 2026. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service and additional recruitment checks.