Senior Cover Supervisor - Hull Trinity House Academy

Delta Academies Trust; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Hull is seeking a Senior Cover Supervisor to manage cover for teacher absences and support student learning. This full-time, permanent role requires effective classroom management and strong communication skills. The candidate will also assist with general departmental support within the academy. Applications are encouraged from individuals who meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description.

Benefits

Employee benefits focused on Wellbeing

Opportunity for career development

Encouragement for visits to the academy

Qualifications

• Experience managing classroom environments effectively.
• Strong communication skills to assist students.
• Competence in using various ICT software packages.

Responsibilities

• Manage cover for teaching staff absences.
• Fulfill Cover Supervisor duties when not organizing cover.
• Support the running of the academy with general support.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

ICT literacy

Job description

Overview

Hull Trinity House Academy are looking to appoint a Senior Cover Supervisor to join our academy in November 2025 on a full time, permanent basis.

As the Senior Cover Supervisor, you will manage cover for day to day and longer term absences for teaching staff to minimise the disruption to the learning process.

Responsibilities

• When you are not booking/organising cover arrangements, you will fulfil the duties of a Cover Supervisor by providing supervision of pupil learning within the academy.
• Respond to questions and assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom.
• Work alongside teaching and classroom based staff to provide general support for departments.
• Support the day to day running of the academy/school; be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.

Hours and environment

37 hours per week / Permanent / Term Time Only plus 5 Days (39 Weeks).

Application information

Please see the job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, we would very much like to hear from you. Please see the attached job description for more information on the role and the essential criteria.

About the academy and trust

Hull Trinity House Academy has entered a period of significant development. The academy has recently become co-educational and moved into a brand new building with state of the art facilities. Hull Trinity House is a secondary school located in Kingston upon Hull in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England.

With over 230 years of history, the academy remains proud of its traditions and our motto “Spes Super Sydera” (Hope Beyond the Stars) reflects our aims to raise aspirations, widen horizons and empower students to achieve their potential. The Academy is currently rated as a good school by Ofsted (2020) and aspires to outstanding status.

Safeguarding, equality and recruitment

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. The Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of its students and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service certificate and checks of the relevant barred list / prohibition lists.

Delta Academies Trust undertakes to treat all applicants fairly and not discriminate against volunteers or paid staff who disclose a criminal conviction. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.

Benefits and how to apply

As a Trust, we offer a range of employee benefits focused on Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

For more information and to apply for this position please visit our website at Careers with Delta • Delta Academies Trust (deltatrust.org.uk). Visits to the Academy are encouraged; please contact the academy on [e-mail] to arrange a visit.

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