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ROLE: Cover Supervisor

SCHOOL: The Gainsborough Academy

SALARY:WPT Band 5 £29064 - £31022 (£23523 - £25107 pro-rata)

CONTRACT: Permanent

HOURS: 34 per week, term time only plus all inset days

Are you a confident and adaptable individual with a passion for education? We are looking for a resilient Cover Supervisor to step into our classrooms and ensure that learning never stops, providing vital support to students and maintaining stability during teacher absences.

About WPT

At Wickersley Partnership Trust (WPT), we are fueled by a single commitment: 'We never knowingly do less for other people’s children than we would for our own.' As a thriving network of schools across South Yorkshire, we combine high expectations with embedded inclusivity. We do not work in silos; instead, we rely on deep collaboration and school-to-school support to ensure every student develops socially, emotionally, and academically to achieve the highest standards.

About the Role 

As a Cover Supervisor, no two days are the same. You will play a crucial role in maintaining continuity for our students when their regular teacher is away. This role is ideal for those who enjoy working with young people and possess a strong classroom presence. You will not be expected to plan lessons; instead, you will deliver work set by the teacher, ensuring students remain engaged and on task. It is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to gain classroom experience before pursuing a career in teaching, or for experienced professionals who excel at behaviour management.

Responsibilities

• Deliver activities that have been prepared by the classroom teacher and supervise self-directed learning to ensure that learning is not disrupted by the teacher’s absence and the curriculum continues to be delivered successfully.

• Set up the classroom appropriately, ensuring the correct resources are available to deliver the learning activities efficiently whilst giving consideration to Health and Safety.

• Manage pupil behaviour, dealing with any immediate problems to ensure that the learning activities run smoothly and pupil safety is maintained.

• Provide immediate, informal feedback to pupils to ensure that they continue to perform to a high standard.

• Provide feedback and return any completed work to the classroom teacher so that any further action can be followed up by the teacher.

The successful candidate must hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary

• Generous Local Government (support staff) and Teacher Pension Schemes

• Health and Wellbeing, including a Westfield Health subscription

• Professional Growth and Development

***Closing Date: Noon,Monday 23rd February 2026***

For further information and to apply, please visit our recruitment website: https://recruitment.wickersleypt.org

For more information about Wickersley Partnership Trust, including the benefits of working for us, please visit our main website: https://www.wickersleypt.org

We may hold interviews as and when applications are received, and this vacancy may be withdrawn without notice. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our students, the appointment will be subject to an enhanced criminal record check and satisfactory references. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

Please note we operate safer recruitment and do not accept CVs. All applicants must complete an application form in full

**Please upload a supporting statement which should be no longer than two sides of A4 (this should not be a CV) clearly demonstrating:

• Why you are applying for this position

• How you meet the competencies of this role using examples from your current and previous experience (please refer to the documents attached to the advert)

• Any information which you consider relevant that you have not already mentioned