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Cover Supervisor
St James Academy is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join our academy team. You will supervise classes during teacher absence, deliver pre-planned learning activities, and create a positive, inclusive learning environment where all students can succeed. The role involves supporting student progress, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing, including mentoring and assisting students with additional needs.
You will provide feedback to teaching staff, contribute to enrichment activities, undertake administrative duties, and support the academy's pastoral systems. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about education, student development, and helping young people achieve their full potential.
About the Role
St James Academy is an increasingly popular secondary school in central Dudley. We are proud of our diverse school community and are committed to providing the very best opportunities for all our students and staff. We are continuing to build on a strong culture of success. The academy has recently achieved its best examination results ever, which is now in line with national averages.
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In June 2024, the Academy was judged as 'Good' by Ofsted. The academy was described as 'an inclusive and welcoming school. Pupils are courteous and polite'. St James continues to strive to provide even greater life chances for learners at the academy.
The Trust recognises that our staff are our most valuable asset and investing in our people is a key strategic priority. An extensive program of staff development is operated within school and across the Trust, and this is extended to senior and middle leaders, aspiring leaders, and teaching and associate staff.
You will be joining St James at an exciting time as we continue our journey to provide first class education for the young people of Dudley.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise classes during teacher absence.
- Deliver pre-planned learning activities.
- Create a positive, inclusive learning environment.
- Support student progress, behaviour, attendance, and wellbeing.
- Provide feedback to teaching staff.
- Contribute to enrichment activities.
- Undertake administrative duties.
- Support the academy's pastoral systems.
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Closing Date
Closing date is Sunday 18th October 2026.
How to Apply
School visits and informal conversations are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Cartwright at rcartwright@stjamesacademy.org.uk.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.
All successful applicants will need to undertake an enhanced disclosure and barring service check and children and adults barred list checks, where the applicant will be employed in a regulated activity.
Equal Opportunities
Dudley Academies Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including disabled, and black and ethnic minority applicants.
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