Outwood Grange Academies Trust
Cover Supervisor
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Job Description
Role: Cover Supervisor
Academy: Outwood Academy Foxhills
Start Date: September 2026
Salary (Actual Salary): £20,545 to £21,498
Working Pattern: 32.5 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time plus 5 days
Outwood Academy Foxhills, seeks applications from outstanding applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role. Outwood Academy Foxhills, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire is within easy reach of Lincoln, Grimsby and the east of Doncaster. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in November 2022 the Academy was judged to be Outstanding in all areas.
Cover Supervisors work under the guidance of teaching staff and within an agreed system of supervision, to implement work programmes with individuals/groups in or out of the classroom including the supervision of whole classes during the short term absence of teachers. The post would ideally suit an individual wishing to start a teaching career.
Full details and application form can be found on the academy website www.foxhills.outwood.com.
If you require any further information please e-mail s.miller-thacker@foxhills.outwood.com
To apply for this post please complete the online application on our website. CVs will not be accepted.
Responsibilities
- The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes.
- The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment.
- Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in preparing the environment and materials.
- Responding to student questions about the set work.
- Collecting completed assignments.
- Administrative tasks involve:
- Supervising student entry/departure.
- Accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance.
- The role also supports examination logistics by:
- Assisting in exam invigilation.
- Reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.
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Qualifications
- Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office.
- The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills.
- Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues.
- Experience of working in a school environment is desirable.
- The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential.
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About Us
Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).
What will we do for you?
- Secure Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Training & Progression: Access to diverse CPD opportunities, including apprenticeships and vocational qualifications.
- Flexibility & Leave: Flexible family policies, enhanced occupational benefits (with no qualifying period), and 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays for non-term time staff. (Holiday for part-time staff is calculated on a pro-rata basis)
- Wellbeing & Perks: Dedicated mental well-being strategy, free on-site parking, employee discounts, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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