Cover Supervisor (32.5 hours per week) - William Lovell CofE Academy
William Lovell Church of England Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE22 8AA15 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Term time plus inset days
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- £21,248.05 - £23,406.44 Pro Rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Core Purpose
The successful candidate will complement the teachers’ delivery of the national curriculum and contribute to the development of other students, school policies and strategies.
To provide support for students, the teacher and the school to raise standards of achievement for all, by utilising advanced knowledge of planning, monitoring, assessing and managing classes.
To work collaboratively with teaching staff and assist on the whole planning cycle and the management and preparation of resources.
To provide support for the student’s welfare and support the inclusion of students in all aspects of school life.
To supervise whole classes during short-term absence of teachers.
To supervisor small groups of interventions as directed by the Senco
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Plan and prepare lesson with teachers, participating in all stages of the planning cycle, including evaluating and adjusting lesson plans.
Develop and prepare resources for learning activities.
Contribute to the planning of opportunities for students to learn in out-of-school contexts in line with school policies and procedures.
Within an agreed system of supervision and within lesson framework, teach whole classes covering PPA.
Provide detailed verbal and written feedback on lesson content, student responses to learning and student behaviour, to teachers and students.
Motivate and progress students’ learning by using clearly structured interesting teaching and learning activities.
Be familiar with lesson plans, IEP targets and learning objectives.
Use behaviour management strategies, in line with the schools’ policy and procedures, to contribute to a purposeful learning environment and encourage students to interact and work cooperatively with others.
Support the role of parents in students’ learning and contribute to/lead meetings with parents to provide constructive feedback on student progress, achievementand behaviour, maintaining sensitivity and confidentially at all times.
Assist teachers in evaluating progress through a range of assessment activities.
Assist in maintain and analysing records of students’ progress.
Foster and maintain constructive and supportive relationships with parents/carers, exchanging appropriate information, facilitating their support for their child’s attendance, access and learning, and supporting home to school and community links.
Present a positive personal image, contributing to a welcoming school environment which supports equal opportunities for all.
Perform, in accordance with any directions, which may reasonably be given to you by your Line Manager or Headteacher from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned.
Other
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of thepost. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies.
The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures.
All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ SafeguardingPolicy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during the course of their work.
For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk.
To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/.
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. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
What the school offers its staff
Everyone has the potential to flourish. Rooted in our Christian foundation, we are an inclusive school that nurtures academically, morally, and spiritually. We commit to offering rich opportunities that prepare our students for life’s journey.
We pursue excellence by planting seeds of curiosity, inspiring a love of learning, and cultivating high expectations through challenge and support.
We nourish strong roots of resilience, encouraging responsibility and empowering everyone to grow, confident and ready to make positive differences to society.
The light in our community helps us to grow, responsibility is the compass that guides us, and excellence is the path we walk to reach a brighter future.
This is our William Lovell Legacy.
William Lovell Church of England Academy Values
· Responsibility
· Excellence
· Growth
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The LAAT Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an Enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.
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
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About William Lovell Church of England Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, Church of England, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 347 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01205 480352
At William Lovell Church of England Academy, we strive to create an inclusive atmosphere with a family-feel, where strength of character goes hand in hand with academic achievement.
Every person is valued within our school. We empower and challenge all, encouraging and building one another up to become the best version of themselves.
Our aim is for all pupils and to have the widest possible life choices and we hope to inspire every member of the community to have a positive impact on the world around them. We trust that they have the power to make a difference.
Arranging a visit to William Lovell Church of England Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk.
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