Cover Supervisor

Ormiston Bushfield Academy, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE2 5RQ

19 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  8 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time, full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £24,622.69 - £26,293.05 Annually (Actual) Actual starting salary based on FTE of £31,015 per annum

Cover Supervisor job summary

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more.

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people.

Here at Ormiston Bushfield Academy, we are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to supervise students who are following a programme of study in a classroom environment during the absence of class teachers.

The Cover Supervisor is not required to teach but to supervise groups of students in the classroom, whose work has been set, and to ensure that learning takes place in a calm and orderly environment. This is an important role to provide additional support to both staff and students across the key stages and will involve deployment to various departments in the Academy on an ‘as required’ basis. On those days when cover for whole classes is not required, duties will include supporting students alongside subject teachers in the classroom and assisting with supporting students in other areas across the academy as required.

We are looking for a candidate who:

• Is confident and assertive
• Has the ability to relate to young people
• Has a flexible approach
• Is able to work as part of a team

Previous experience working in a school environment would be an advantage, but not essential as training will be given for the right candidate.

The working pattern for this position is Monday to Friday 8:10am - 3:30pm. You will be working school term-time plus one week which equates to 39 working weeks per year.

We are also able to consider part-time applications/a job share. If you would like to be considered for a part-time post, please indicate this in your letter of application and note the working days you would be available. The salary advertised would be pro-rata for part-time candidates.

Please see the attached job description and person specification for more information.

The Academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school, conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire & Lincolnshire borders, and benefits from excellent road and rail links.

The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion. The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer.

Why work for Ormiston?

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach - they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, your work will have purpose and meaning

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before - being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive

• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children - a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve

• Being part of a team and community where you belong - being part of a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities

• A supportive environment to grow your career - an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefit.

We can offer you:

• An opportunity to join a well-established and supportive team at an Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment
• Development for staff through nationally recognised training courses
• Access to a range of resources and opportunities through our Academy Trust
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling services
• Guidance, advice and support from both the cover team and the senior leadership team who all want to make a positive difference to the education of all OBA students.

Closing date for receipt of applications: Sunday 08 November 2026

Please note that the Academy withholds the right to withdraw the advert at any time, or interview suitable candidates before the closing date.

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

The Academy is committed to safeguarding & promoting the welfare of children & young people & expects all staff & volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of two suitable references & a successful application for an enhanced disclosure from the DBS.

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.

About Ormiston Bushfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Ormiston Bushfield Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-bushfield-academy

Ormiston Bushfield Academy is a good school (OFSTED – December 2019) with the inspection stating:
• Pupils behave well in lessons and around the school
• Leaders have the same high expectations of every pupil, whatever their background.
• They encourage every pupil to do their best and to model the school’s shared values of ‘Opportunity, Belief and Aspiration’

The Academy is continuing to expand and due to its popularity and increasing student numbers, a new £6 million wing was opened in September 2018. This extension is an addition to the £20.6 million state-of-the-art building that was completed September 2012, giving every student the opportunity to learn in an exciting and inspiring environment at an Academy that has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion.

The Academy has continued to build on the successes of the last few years and achieved strong results at GCSE & A-Level in the summer. It is conveniently located close to the Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire borders & benefits from excellent road and rail links.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic Academy with a strong ethos of teamwork and support, where staff are committed to raising attainment. The Academy has been recognised for its high standards of inclusion.

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