Cover Supervisor

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU

17 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  9 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  23 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £29,542.00 - £32,578.00 Annually (FTE) Actual Salary £25,721 - £28,739

Cover Supervisor job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Cover Supervisor to work with our students and gain valuable experience in a school setting. You will be enthusiastic, dynamic, and motivated and be joining our classroom teams. This role could be a good platform for someone starting a career in education or looking to take their first steps into teaching.

You will:

• You will have the opportunity to work in a supportive school and gain valuable experience of working with young people.
• Work in all subject areas and deliver lessons that have been set by the teacher.
• Create excellent relationships with staff and students.
• Be responsible for supervising students during short term teacher absences.
• You will support with morning duties, after school detentions, after school activities, extra-curricular activities.

You will be:

• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• Dedicated to being the best you can be.
• Passionate about the education of young people, particularly those with a low ability and vulnerable pupils.
• Committed to Airedale Academy values.
• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Supportive of the Academy's ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.
• Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life.

As a valued colleague within our Trust, you can expect:

• Unwavering support and a culture of collaboration: you will benefit from exceptional support from our executive leaders, leadership teams and dedicated Trust specialists across key areas including curriculum development, safeguarding, inclusion, governance, HR, finance, estates, IT and compliance. At Castleford Trust collaboration is at the heart of everything we do - your success is our shared success.
• Wellbeing and Community: from Day 1 your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family members. Throughout our local community you will be able to join local fitness and swimming facilities at a discounted rate, and each year be able to take advantage of our onsite health checks. We regularly review and update our services to meet the needs of colleagues at all stages in their life and careers.
• Working together to achieve excellence for all: all the academies within the Trust have a strong moral purpose and seek to have a positive impact on the communities that they serve and to support families to overcome any social disadvantage. We are deeply committed to our values of Care, Aspire and Succeed and have very high expectations and aspirations for pupils and colleagues alike.

Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Monday 9th November 2026 with interviews taking place Monday 16th November 2026.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal https://mynewterm.com/candidate-registration

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 Airedale Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1008 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Airedale Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/airedale-academy

Welcome to Airedale Academy, where ambition meets opportunity and every learner is empowered to thrive. Our vision is working together to achieve excellence for all. It is the heartbeat of our school, shaping everything from classroom learning to corridor conversations.

At the core of our culture are the values Care, Aspire, Succeed. These guide every decision we make and every relationship we build, helping our pupils grow not only as successful students but as confident, resilient, and thoughtful individuals ready to shape their futures.

We are more than a school, we are a community. A place where achievements are celebrated, memories are made, and doors to new possibilities are opened. Every member of Team Airedale plays a vital role in creating a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment where all pupils can flourish.

Whether you're a prospective parent, a future student, or a visitor exploring what makes us unique - we invite you to discover the vibrant, caring, and ambitious spirit of Airedale Academy.

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