East Midlands Education Trust
Cover Supervisor
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Part-Time (22.5 hrs per week), Term-Time (39 Weeks), Permanent role
Scale 4, Point 9 - 12: £27,254 - £28,598; Actual Salary: £14,415.09 - £15,125.95
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We have high aspirations for everyone in our community whether pupil or staff. We are therefore seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who has a clear desire to contribute to the future success of the College and to support our young people to become the best they can be.
We are looking for an individual who will embrace the ethos of the College and who will facilitate high quality learning across the curriculum in the absence of the regular teacher. The successful candidate will be able to assist and supervise students in all year groups throughout the school day; supporting classes and delivering work set by our teaching staff.
Responsibilities
A cover supervisor’s primary duty at Castle Donington College is to maintain good order to ensure students are on task and learning can take place. Responsibilities include:
- Taking responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher
- Supervising learning and supporting with tutor time activities
- Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a productive and positive learning environment exists
- Coordinating the collection and organisation of appropriate resources needed to effectively deliver cover lessons
- Supporting students in small groups or individually, as required
- Working with teachers to understand, develop and share best practice in the delivery of high-quality teaching and engaging students across a range of curriculum areas
- Ensuring opportunities are taken to develop positive relationships, build confidence and celebrate success with students
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We Are Looking For Someone Who
- likes young people and is excited about working with them
- will be an excellent role model for our students
- will encourage and inspire students to achieve their best
- will reinforce our culture of high aspirations and expectations
- has excellent organisational skills
- has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- is innovative and able to think on their feet
- shows a commitment to safeguarding and the pastoral care of young people
- demonstrates a positive attitude towards learning and achievement
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On the application form, please focus on a detailed'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01332 810528 or postroom@cdcollege.uk
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 09:00AM on Friday 7th August 2026.
Interviews will be held shortly after this date.
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