Cover Supervisor
De Aston School, Market Rasen, Lincolnshire, LN8 3RF19 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 September 2026 at 9am
Date listed
28 August 2026
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Part time: 32.5 hours per week, 8:30am to 3:30pm Monday to Friday 39 weeks per year, plus 5.6 weeks paid holiday
Contract type
- Permanent
Actual salary
- 20,170
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you want to make a real difference to young people's lives every day?
Are you confident, adaptable and able to build positive relationships with students?
Could you inspire high standards and help create a calm, purposeful learning environment?
We are seeking an enthusiastic, resilient and highly motivated Cover Supervisor to join our supportive team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with young people and wants to play a key role in ensuring learning continues when teachers are absent.
The successful candidate will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, confidence in managing classrooms, and the ability to engage and motivate students across a range of subjects and year groups. You will be organised, proactive and able to think on your feet, maintaining high expectations while fostering positive relationships with students and colleagues alike.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent classroom management skills and can confidently supervise groups of students.
- Can create and maintain a positive, purposeful and inclusive learning environment.
- Has strong communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrates resilience, enthusiasm and a professional approach.
- Can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.
- Has experience working with children or young people, ideally within a school setting (desirable).
- Has GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent) at Grade 4/C or above.
This role would be particularly well suited to graduates, aspiring teachers, experienced teaching assistants, youth workers, sports coaches or anyone considering a future career in education.
What the school offers its staff
Looking for a role where every day is different?
Want to gain valuable classroom experience while being supported to develop professionally?
Interested in joining a school where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow?
At De Aston School, we believe our people are our greatest strength. We are a friendly, successful and ambitious 11-18 school at the heart of our local community, committed to providing an excellent education for all students.
By joining our team, you will benefit from:
- A warm, welcoming and supportive school community.
- A committed and experienced staff team that works collaboratively and supports one another.
- Excellent professional development and training opportunities.
- Valuable experience for those considering a future career in teaching.
- Support and guidance with applications for teacher training and career progression opportunities.
- A culture built around evidence-informed practice and continuous improvement.
- A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- The opportunity to make a genuine and lasting difference to the lives of young people every day.
If you are looking for a rewarding role in which you can inspire, support and encourage students to achieve their potential, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
De Aston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts will be subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure, medical and reference checks. All pre-employment checks are in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About De Aston School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 939 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- De Aston School website
- Email address
- vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01673840828
De Aston is an ambitious, high achieving, academy which believes in exceptional progress for all students and consequently we enjoy an outstanding reputation based on academic success and leadership along with a vibrant and positive atmosphere.
Arranging a visit to De Aston School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email vacancies@de-aston.lincs.sch.uk.
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