Cover Supervisor
Armthorpe Academy, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN3 2DA17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
October 2026
Closing date
8 October 2026 at 9am
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- NJC Grade 6 SCP 13 - 17 (Actual £26,905.22 - £28,718.14)
Additional allowances
NJC Grade 6 SCP 13 - 17 (Actual £26,905.22 - £28,718.14)
Cover Supervisor job summary
Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and the determination to help every student achieve their potential?
As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning, follow the work set and continue to make progress. You will build positive relationships with young people, promote high standards of behaviour and contribute to our culture of aspiration, inclusion and success.
About Us
Armthorpe Academy is a vibrant and diverse school at the heart of its community, where every young person is encouraged to flourish, develop their talents and achieve their aspirations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and ambitious environment where high expectations, strong relationships and a focus on the whole child help every student reach their potential.
We believe education extends far beyond the classroom, providing students with opportunities to develop confidence, independence, resilience and creativity through a rich programme of learning, enrichment and experiences. We are proud of our strong sense of community and our dedicated staff, who work together to support and inspire young people and help them become confident, responsible and respectful members of society.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Can build positive relationships with young people.
- Is confident leading groups of students independently.
- Has strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Can motivate and engage students in learning.
- Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Why Join Us?
As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:
- Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
- Access to Trust-wide networks and support.
- Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Vivup staff benefits platform.
- Generous annual leave entitlement.
- A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.
Ideal for Aspiring Teachers
This role is particularly suited to graduates, aspiring teachers or individuals looking to develop a career in education. You will gain invaluable classroom experience whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you develop professionally.
Applications and Information
For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact kate.jackson@consilium-at.com
Closing date for applications is Thursday 8th October 2026
Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed
Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.
Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Armthorpe Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 695 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Armthorpe Academy website
Armthorpe Academy is a ‘truly inclusive school’ (Ofsted 2019). We have high expectations of students, both in terms of their progress and their behaviour. In particular, we expect them to invest in their own learning, and we encourage them to enjoy and make a positive contribution to the wider life of the school. They, in turn, can expect from us the highest possible quality of teaching, care and support.
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