Cover Supervisor

Whitby School, Whitby, North Yorkshire, YO21 1LA

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  19 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Term time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hourly rate: Grade CD, £13.28 - £13.92 per hour

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you considering a career working with young people? This entry level role is ideal for you!

Our Opportunity

We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our team.

What is a Cover Supervisor? You will provide cover for short term absences, delivering tasks to students as set out by the classroom teacher, managing classroom organisation, and encouraging positive student behaviour and motivation.

As well as covering lessons, you will supervise students, assist in targeted work with small groups of students, and undertake administrative support for the academic and pastoral systems of the school. You will develop positive and motivational relationships with students which support the raising of achievement.

The role is wonderfully varied, you will be able to develop administrative skills as well as educational support skills.

Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential, making this an ideal opportunity for candidates who wish to transition from an administration role into a teaching assistant career.

What you will need to succeed:

• Childcare or supporting learning qualifications are desirable but not essential
• GCSE Maths & English at grade C / grade 4 as a minimum
• Committed to supporting students
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Effective communicator both orally and in writing
• Effective ICT skills
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Understanding of the educational system and current developments

Experience within a school environment assisting pupils is not essential but may be preferred.

What the school offers its staff

• A supportive, collaborative team who openly share ideas and best practice
• A school community that prides itself on engagement, generosity, dignity and inspiration
• Access to Mental health and Wellbeing support services
• Opportunities for CPD and career progression

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Whitby School Cover Supervisor Pack Nov 26.docx - 184 KB (opens in new tab)

About Whitby School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 975 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Whitby School website
• Email address: chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/caedmon-college-whitby

Community College for 11 - 16 year olds with a separate site for Whitby Sixth form students

Arranging a visit to Whitby School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email chloe.bullen@northyorks.gov.uk.

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