EXPLORE YOUR NEXT CHAPTER
Cover Supervisor
Noel-Baker Academy
Source: UK Teaching Vacancies API · original listing ↗
Source date: 11/6/2026
About this role
Cover Supervisor 2 - 30 hour Positions available. Noel-Baker Academy Are you confident, organised and passionate about supporting young people to achieve their best? Noel-Baker Academy is looking to appoint Two enthusiastic and proactive Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play an important role in ensuring learning continues effectively when teaching staff are absent. As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes across a range of subjects, delivering pre-planned work and ensuring pupils remain engaged and focused in a safe, calm and purposeful learning environment. You will manage classroom behaviour in line with academy policies, respond to pupils’ questions and provide feedback to teaching staff following lessons. You will work closely with teaching, curriculum and pastoral colleagues and will also have opportunities to support other areas of academy life, including examination invigilation, break and lunchtime duties, interventions and academy events. What we are looking for We are looking for someone who: • Has GCSE Grade 4/C or above, or equivalent, in English and Mathematics and a Level 3 qualification. • Has previous paid or voluntary experience of working with young people. • Can confidently supervise pupils and contribute to the delivery of lessons. • Has strong written and verbal communication skills. • Can build positive relationships and work effectively as part of a team. • Is organised and able to manage and prioritise their time effectively. • Can work independently, use their initiative and respond confidently to challenging situations. • Has an understanding of safeguarding and the importance of Keeping Children Safe in Education. • Is committed to equality, inclusion and their own ongoing professional development. • Experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs would be advantageous. Why join us? This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to make a positive difference to pupils' day-to-day experience at school. You will gain valuable experience across different classes and subject areas while developing your skills in classroom and behaviour management. You will be part of a supportive academy and the wider L.E.A.D. Academy Trust community, with opportunities for training and professional development as you develop within the role. The role is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. 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. If you are looking for a rewarding role where every day is different and you can make a real contribution to pupils’ learning and development, we would love to hear from you.