Cover Supervisor

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST3 3JD

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  January 2026 or Sooner

• Closing date

  27 November 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £24,778.00 - £26,459.00 Annually (Actual) Grade 05 Point 15 - 19. (FTE salary £30024 - £32061). Term Time Only (39 Weeks) 35.5 hours per week

Cover Supervisor job summary

Work where it matters most, achieving 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.

We are looking to appoint a confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor who can engage students and maintain a positive learning environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and is keen to develop their understanding of teaching and learning.

The successfully appointed cover supervisor will;

• Deliver lessons for absent teachers, ensuring students remain on task and complete the work set.
• Engage students and maintain a positive, purposeful learning environment
• Uphold high standards of behaviour in line with the Academy’s behaviour curriculum.
• Teach up to GCSE level; supporting all learners, including those with SEND, and stretching high achievers.
• Cover across different subjects and key stages, making every day varied and offering insight into multiple curriculum areas
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and contribute to the wider school community.
• Act as a form tutor and support pastoral systems where required.

Previous experience in a school setting is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided. This is an excellent opportunity graduates considering a future in teaching and looking to gain valuable classroom experience, as well as education professionals seeking a long-term support role in education. You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience, develop behaviour management skills and work closely with experienced teachers—perfect preparation for future teacher training or a rewarding career in schools.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

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 benefits

We will offer you:

• Professional and personal development,
• Excellent support from an experienced team,
• Friendly staff and motivated students,
• A comprehensive range of extra-curricular activities,
• Innovative approaches to reducing workload, improving wellbeing and work-life balance whilst retaining high standards,
• Wellbeing is at the core of our people strategy so we offer a range of practical and holistic measures to support your health and wellbeing, from private health insurance to retail discounts, with access to emotional support services and salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles available to all OSSMA employees.
• A wellbeing day which allows staff to request 1 day off within term time.
• An empowered workforce with a genuine voice in improving the Academy further;

This is an exceptional opportunity to make a difference to the future of education with an academy that is ever improving and striving to be outstanding. If you share the academy's vision and ambitions, possess a strong desire to work within an ethos of creative collaboration and partnership and want to have a positive impact on young people, families and our community, then we would be delighted to hear from you. Please view the following video for a further insight into our Academy OSSMA Recruitment Video

For an informal discussion or to arrange a tour of the academy please contact Dani Silk, HR Officer, via HR@ossma.co.uk

Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

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

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.

About Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1190 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-sir-stanley-matthews-academy

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