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Cover Supervisor – Maternity leave cover
Grade 6 SCP 18
FTE £31,537
Actual salary £25,133
35 hours per week (Monday – Friday 8.15am - 3.45pm)
Term time only plus Trust Development Day and 1 additional school INSET Day
Start Date: May 2026
Closing Date: 24th March 2026
Interview to be held: To be confirmed
Working in classrooms directly with our students, our Cover Supervisors play a pivotal supporting role in raising standards of achievement.
The Successful candidate will provide high-quality cover to classes in the absence of the teacher, supervise classes across the curriculum following a programme of study during the short-term absence of their class teacher, actively engage with the class and follow all classroom procedures as per the classroom teachers' instructions.
You will be conscientious and self-motivated and always working to support and motivate students. You will become a role model for our students and instill high expectations from the work you will be asking the students to complete.
The ideal candidate will have:
1. Good educational background with experience of subject background
2. Knowledge of using different IT software
3. Relevant experience of working with young people in a learning environment
4. A clear and positive communication manner
5. Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team, as well as on own initiative
6. Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents, and other outside agencies
7. Ability to remain calm and professional at all times
8. Support the School policies on safeguarding and child protection
9. Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping
Full training will be provided.
Safeguarding Statement
The Palladian Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Your suitability to work with children and young people will form part of the selection process. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive and robust pre-employment checking process. Prior to appointment Palladian Academy Trust will apply for an enhanced DBS check plus a further check against the appropriate barred list, references from current and previous employers, health screening, and the right to work in the UK.