Cover Supervisor
The Rudheath Senior Academy, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7DT20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
29 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 June 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time, part time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30am – 15:30pm, Term Time Only.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- National Joint Council Pay Scales. SCP11 – SCP14 (£28,142 - £29,540 FTE). £21,328 - £22,387 pro-rata per annum.
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you someone who believes in unlocking the potential in every child and ensuring their learning experience is positive, engaging, and seamless? If so, Rudheath Senior Academy could be the perfect place for you.
Working as a Cover Supervisor is an excellent pathway into teaching, offering valuable hands-on classroom experience and a strong foundation for those considering a career in education—whether as a first step or a career change. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who are passionate about working with young people and making a real difference in their lives.
As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning in the absence of teaching staff. You will be responsible for managing classroom behaviour, delivering pre-planned lessons, and ensuring that students remain engaged and make progress.
What the school offers its staff
North West Academies Tust (NWAT) believes that an aspirational and inspirational education is the right of every child. Our success is driven by a commitment to relentlessly work to improve standards and outcomes for our pupils.
As specialists in providing high-quality education, we are passionate about supporting schools within their communities and helping to ensure outstanding learning opportunities for every child.
As part of NWAT we believe that the best possible education can only be provided if children are happy, well-fed and well-cared for. We understand that children learn best through experiences and that skills should be learned through fun, excitement and challenges. Residentials, swimming, inter-school sports and special days out take pride of place on all of the Trust school calendars.
For our staff, we offer:
- Flexible working arrangements.
- Enrolment to the Medicash Proactive Health Plan to help with costs of everyday healthcare.
- Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Accredited counsellor to offer wellbeing support for all staff.
- Positive recognition culture.
- Bespoke professional development opportunities.
- Open door policy for communication across the Trust.
- Opportunity to contribute to the growth and development of NWAT.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Rudheath Senior Academy is committed to providing a secure environment for pupils where children feel safe and are kept safe. As a school we recognise that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people is everyone’s responsibility, and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
North West Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding of children and young people. An enhanced disclosure from the DBS is required.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Rudheath Senior Academy
- School type
- Academies, None, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 590 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Rudheath Senior Academy website
- Email address
- admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01606 42515
Rudheath Senior Academy is an 11-16 secondary school providing a broad and balanced education to the communities of Rudheath, Lostock Gralam, Wincham, Northwich and Winsford.
We are a community-focused school, with pupils, parents and staff developing strong relationships over the course of five years. Our large school campus allows us to offer a wide range of subjects and opportunities beyond the classroom.
At the centre of our culture are two key values – Excellence and Kindness. Throughout all aspects of school life, we are proud of the high standards our children hold, and the personal development they make between Year 7 and Year 11. We are equally proud of the way we help our young people grow into responsible and respectful adults. Through Personal, Social, Health and Citizenship Education, Drama, Dance, Music, P.E., a caring and supportive pastoral system and a wealth of clubs and activities, we seek to fulfil our overarching Trust ethos:
“Opening Children’s Eyes to the Wonderful World of Possibilities“
Arranging a visit to The Rudheath Senior Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@rudheathsenioracademy.org.uk.
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