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Cover Supervisor
32.5 hours per week - term-time + one week – permanent
Grade 7, Points 11 – 14. Full-time salary: £26,830 - £28,146.00
Actual salary: £20,170.24 - £21,159.58 (0.7518 fte)
Commencing as soon as possible
Are you passionate about education and making a real difference in the classroom? We are looking for a confident, reliable and flexible Cover Supervisor to join our team.
About the role:
As a Cover Supervisor, you'll step into the classroom during teacher absences to ensure continuity of learning. Whilst you won't be required to plan or mark work, you’ll play a vital role in managing classroom behaviour, delivering pre-set lessons and keeping students engaged and on task.
Key responsibilities:
1. Supervising classes during short-term teacher absences, including registration periods
2. Delivering lessons prepared by teaching staff
3. Managing classroom behaviour effectively
4. Supporting, facilitating and encouraging students in their learning
5. Reporting back on lesson outcomes
We’re looking for someone who:
6. Can demonstrate the same level of professionalism and dedication as teaching staff
7. Enjoys working with young people
8. Has strong communication and interpersonal skills
9. Has a calm and confident approach to managing classroom behaviour
10. Has a high standard of literacy and numeracy and good IT skills.
This role would be ideal for graduates considering a career in teaching, individuals with experience working with young people and anyone looking for a rewarding role within a school setting.
With over 700 students on roll, the school is at the heart of the local community, serving families in Ibstock and the surrounding villages of North-West Leicestershire. We became part of LiFE Multi Academy Trust in July 2021 and have exciting plans to develop and expand further in the near future.
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
Closing date: 9.00 am on Monday 27 October 2025
Interviews: 30 or 31 October 2025
To apply, please visit our website. For all enquiries, please contact the school.
Safeguarding Statement
LiFE Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to a DBS check and an online search.
We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.