Cover Supervisor

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 6EP

12 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  30 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: £25,825.00 - £27,577.00 Annually (Actual) OAT Grade 5 - SCP 15-19

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.

We are looking for a confident, reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor for a fixed term position, from September 2026 to Summer 2027.The working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 4pm and Friday 8am to 3.30pm, 37 hours per week on a term time only basis.

As a cover supervisor you will supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher, implementing work programmes, managing student behaviour and assisting in relevant activities in line with school policy and procedure.

You will consistently deliver high-quality learning opportunities to our students, ensuring standards of behaviour, engagement and achievement are evident at all times.

We are looking for someone who has experience working as a Cover Supervisor or other relevant experience, good general subject knowledge and ability to engage with young people. You will have excellent communication skills and ability to establish positive professional working relationships with others.

An awareness of, and commitment to, safeguarding practices and behaviour management strategies is essential. Great IT skills and experience of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and using information management systems would be beneficial to this role.

About our Academy

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy (OBA) is proud to be a true community school, and we seek to serve our community as best we can. OBA is on a rapid journey to improvement with committed and caring staff; we hold the students at the heart of everything we do. Our motto - Lucere Aude (Dare To Shine) - truly reflects what we hope for, for all of our students. We want to instil confidence, ambition and a determination to succeed. Our students will leave OBA as forward-thinking young adults who have the skills and knowledge to have a successful and rewarding life, full of opportunity. It is our time to shine.

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, you can be sure of a role with 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 - receiving bespoke and holistic support from 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 programmes and generous benefits.

As a staff member at an Ormiston Academies Trust (OAT) academy, you can expect a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional development, personal well-being, and work-life balance. While specific benefits may vary slightly between individual academies, the core offerings across the Trust include:

• A collaborative space where people feel respected, empowered, and truly valued

• A nationwide school network offering shared resources and opportunities. 

• Flexible working arrangements

• Automatic pay progression  

• Generous pension and life cover

• Discounts on retail, travel and leisure through our benefits platform

• Access to discounts including the Blue Light Card

• Cycle to work scheme

• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.

Come and be part of our brilliant staff community by joining our team! Please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

If you have any questions about this role or to arrange a visit to the academy, please contact recruitment@ob-ac.co.uk or 01928 711643.

Ormiston Bolingbroke 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

All the academy policies can be found here: https://ormistonbolingbrokeacademy.co.uk/key-info/policies

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

Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. We pride ourselves on ensuring that all students are able to learn in an environment which is both safe and supportive, whilst recognising the individual needs of all our students.

In order to support the safeguarding work undertaken here at the academy, we have a dedicated safeguarding team who are available should you or your child have concerns about any safeguarding issues.

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 Bolingbroke Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 829 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ormiston-bolingbroke-academy

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