Cover Manager

Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2PL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,542 -£32,046 (pro rata, £25,366 to £27,516 actual per year)

What skills and experience we're looking for

• GCSEs Grade 4/C or above (to include English and Maths) or equivalent
• Experience of providing support to young people.
• Able to support class/groups/individuals
• Up to date knowledge of safeguarding
• Effective time management skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks
• Adaptable approach to work and confidence to respond and deal with unanticipated problems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and a willingness to support others.
• Capability to work independently and use own initiative as and when required
• Has high standards underpinned by our values
• Outstanding communication skills
• Approachable
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Ability to establish good working relationships with teaching staff and pupils.
• Reliable and punctual
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people

What the school offers its staff

Please see the job pack attached for further information.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cover Manager Job Pack_Oct26.pdf - 2.15 MB (opens in new tab)

About Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

• Organisation type: Free School, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 928 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology website
• Email address: aboden@novaeducationtrust.net
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/nottingham-university-academy-of-science-and-technology

Arranging a visit to Nottingham University Academy of Science and Technology

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email aboden@novaeducationtrust.net.

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