- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 2085 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Cover Supervisor
More than one location, The Education Alliance8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
9 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
1 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Starting from £20,957.19 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, demonstrable experience of working with young people in an educational setting and a good working knowledge of classroom management strategies.
What the school offers its staff
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
- A programme of training and development and opportunities to train to be a teacher with the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training should you be interested.
- Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
- Opportunities for flexible working.
- Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
- Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
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.
The team at South Hunsley School and Sixth Form are looking for an individual to work as a Cover Supervisor who will play a vital role in supporting our students by ensuring they are provided with high quality teaching and learning or targeted support when a member of staff is absent or unavailable.
The role could be an excellent opportunity for those who are aspiring to train to teach in the future or for those who are looking to work within the education sector without the additional planning and marking that comes with teaching. Those looking to make a career change may also find cover supervising an excellent opportunity to work within a school setting.
What does the role involve?
You will be supervising classes in the absence of their subject teacher and providing support to departmental colleagues and teams.
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education (a qualification in numeracy and literacy is preferred) as you will be working with classes of students to complete the work set by the teacher. Previous experience of working with young people is desirable, along with the ability to complete administrative duties such as recording attendance and communicating with colleagues across the school.
The working hours are from 08:25am to 15:30pm Monday to Friday during the school term. You will also be paid for an additional 31.25 hours per year, to attend team meetings and training and development outside your normal working hours. Your actual will be starting from £20,957.19 per annum, and this will be paid in 12 equal instalments over the year so even when it is the summer holidays, salary you continue to receive the same payment that month.
If you are interested in working on a part time basis, please get in touch and we will be happy to explore this further with you.
What can we offer you?
- Ethical leadership, professional trust and autonomy and a caring ethos in which everyone is valued and respected.
- A programme of training and development and opportunities to train to be a teacher with the Yorkshire Wolds Teacher Training should you be interested.
- Family friendly policies, including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
- Opportunities for flexible working.
- Well-being support including discounted East Riding gym membership; free annual flu vaccinations; refund of the cost of the annual NHS prescription prepayment certificate; access to a free employee assistance scheme 24/7 with advice on a wide range of practical issues ranging from legal information and consumer issues to specialist counselling
- Access to our staff benefits platform which includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Membership of the East Riding Pension Scheme with benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
What are we looking for?
We are looking for an individual who has a good standard of education including numeracy and literacy at GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent, demonstrable experience of working with young people in an educational setting and a good working knowledge of classroom management strategies.
Applicant Information
We look forward to receiving your application and we will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
If you would like an application form in an alternative format, would like to arrange a school tour or to arrange an informal chat about the role please contact freya.dobson@southhunsley.org.uk
All applications must be received prior to the deadline of 9:00am on Friday 9th October 2026.
The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
Commitment to safeguarding
The Education Alliance is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service will be sought prior to appointment, and we undertake an online check on all shortlisted candidates, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
The Education Alliance’s Child Protection Policy can be accessed at: https://theeducationalliance.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/Child-Protection-Policy.pdf
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About The Education Alliance
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk
The Education Alliance (TEAL) is a family of 12 schools and a SCITT in Yorkshire with a shared purpose:
We are here to make great schools and happier, stronger communities so that people have better lives.
Our work is grounded in a shared set of values that underpin how we behave, how we lead and how we connect across our schools.
We serve with integrity:
- Focussing on young people to inform our decisions
- Prioritising collaboration to do our best work
- Committing to excellence in all that we do
This commitment to inclusion extends to our staff culture. TEAL is a friendly and welcoming place to work. Knowing that we all benefit when everyone feels valued and that they belong, and where our work is rewarding and manageable, leaders do all they can to reduce levels of stress and anxiety in the organisation. We believe people want to do a good job and create a culture where openness, professional trust and kindness are the norm.
School Details
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
Arranging a visit to The Education Alliance
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk.
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