The Role

We wish to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our Cover Team to start as soon as possible.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising classes during teacher absence and undertaking other duties such as tutor-time supervision, break/lunch duties, providing flexible support across the school by assisting the Pastoral and SEND teams and carrying out administrative tasks when required to ensure consistent care, support, and continuity of learning for all our students.

Applicants must be adaptable and resilient with good interpersonal skills. The ability to gain the respect of students is essential. Applicants should ideally have had previous experience of working with young people between the ages of 11 to 16.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and prompting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and all necessary safeguarding checks before employment commences.

As a Cover supervisor you will supervise whole classes to cover absences of teachers and to allow teachers to carry out professional duties and training. Cover supervisors will give instructions for the lesson, as provided by the teacher, and keep students on task while maintaining good order. Cover supervisors will respond to general questions and provide general feedback to the teacher.

The first three months of employment shall be a probationary period and employment may be terminated by the Trust during this period at any time on one week’s prior written notice. The Trust may, at its absolute discretion, extend this period for one month. During this probationary period, performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The Personal Competencies Expected Of All Support Staff Are

• The ability to communicate clearly and tactfully using appropriate methods and an awareness of the impact of your own communication on others;
• Able to maintain positive relationships with all and able to work as an effective and flexible part of a team; willing to change methods of work and routines to benefit the team;
• Be able to multi-task and work under pressure;
• Be flexible and resilient in managing and executing their daily responsibilities;
• Able to demonstrate strong planning and organisational skills
• Willingness to accept responsibility for your own actions;
• The ability to prioritise effectively, meet deadlines and accept challenges.

The Professional Competencies Expected Of a Cover Supervisor Are

• Have the personality and presence required to carry out required duties effectively;
• Have a good rapport with young people and be able to act as a positive role model to them;
• Be supportive of the particular ethos and expectations of the Sapientia Education Trust;
• Be flexible and creative in approach and be open to the possibility of developing a wider role in the Trust.

Qualifications and Previous Experience

A minimum of a grade C / 4, or equivalent, in English and Maths GCSE Be educated to at least A-Level (or equivalent) standard; A degree level qualification, or equivalent, would also be an advantage; however, candidates with relevant experience should not be discouraged from applying.

Application Details

Application Closing Date will be 12 noon on Thursday 1 October 2026

Interview date will be Wednesday 7 October 2026

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Sapientia Education Trust, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application