Cover Supervisor
Castle Donington College, Derby, Derbyshire, DE74 2LN29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
7 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share): 22.5 hours per week, Term-time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Scale 4, Point 9 - 12: £27,254 - £28,598
Actual salary
- £14,415.09 - £15,125.95
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who will embrace the ethos of the College and who will facilitate high quality learning across the curriculum in the absence of the regular teacher. The successful candidate will be able to assist and supervise students in all year groups throughout the school day; supporting classes and delivering work set by our teaching staff.
A cover supervisor’s primary duty at Castle Donington College is to maintain good order to ensure students are on task and learning can take place. Responsibilities include:
- Taking responsibility for groups or classes of students in the short-term absence of their usual teacher
- Supervising learning and supporting with tutor time activities
- Managing the behaviour of students to ensure a productive and positive learning environment exists Co-ordinating the collection and organisation of appropriate resources needed to effectively deliver cover lessons
- Supporting students in small groups or individually, as required
- Working with teachers to understand, develop and share best practice in the delivery of high-quality teaching and engaging students across a range of curriculum areas
- Ensuring opportunities are taken to develop positive relationships, build confidence and celebrate success with students
We are looking for someone who:
- likes young people and is excited about working with them
- will be an excellent role model for our students
- will encourage and inspire students to achieve their best
- will reinforce our culture of high aspirations and expectations
- has excellent organisational skills
- has excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- is innovative and able to think on their feet
- shows a commitment to safeguarding and the pastoral care of young people
- demonstrates a positive attitude towards learning and achievement
What the school offers its staff
We have high aspirations for everyone in our community whether pupil or staff. We are therefore seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor who has a clear desire to contribute to the future success of the College and to support our young people to become the best they can be.
To apply, please visit the Trust website www.emet.uk.com/vacancies and complete the online application form. On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
If you would like further information and require an informal conversation or visit, please telephone or email our school office via 01332 810528 or postroom@cdcollege.uk
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. 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. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for receipt of applications is 09:00AM on Friday 7th August 2026.
Interviews will be held shortly after this date.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. 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. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Castle Donington College
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 684 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- postroom@cdcollege.uk
- Phone number
- 01332 810528
Castle Donington College recently extended its age range and began teaching KS4 courses from September 2017 for first examinations in 2019. We currently have 564 students on roll in Years 7 to 11. The College is situated on the North West edge of Leicestershire on the Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire border. It has excellent links to these cities, being close to the M1 and A50.
Arranging a visit to Castle Donington College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email postroom@cdcollege.uk.
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