Cover Supervisor
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College, North Ferriby, HU14 3HS25 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 August 2026 at 9am
Date listed
16 July 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other support role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: Associate - Full Time - Term Time with Plus Day
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Starting from £20,248.13 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 oftraining and developmentand opportunities to train to be a teacher with theYorkshire Wolds Teacher Trainingshould you be interested.
- Family friendly policies,including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
- Opportunities forflexible working.
- Well-being supportincluding 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 ourstaff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith benefits including secure earnings linked pension and a lump sum death grant of three times your salary
Further information about the job
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 anexcellentopportunity 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 £20,248.13 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 oftraining and developmentand opportunities to train to be a teacher with theYorkshire Wolds Teacher Trainingshould you be interested.
- Family friendly policies,including sector leading Maternity, Adoption and Neonatal care pay offers.
- Opportunities forflexible working.
- Well-being supportincluding 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 ourstaff benefits platformwhich includes big brand discounts and other financial incentives including a cycle to work scheme offering discounted bike purchases
- Membership of theEast Riding Pension Schemewith 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 contactfreya.dobson@southhunsley.org.uk
All applications must be received prior to the deadline of9:00am on Monday 10th August2026.
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 2025 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
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required prior to appointment and we undertake an online check, in line with the Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023 guidance.
The school’s Strategic Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy can be accessed at: Strategic-Child-Protection-and-Safeguarding-Policy-2023-v3.docx.pdf (southhunsley.org.uk) and 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 South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
- 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
- Email address
- recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk
South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College has over 2,100 students and is the only secondary school in the East Riding of Yorkshire rated outstanding by Ofsted.
Here at South Hunsley we passionately believe in the limitless potential of every member of our school community. We want everyone to be happy, confident and successful so we can all achieve more than we think is possible. We can promise support, care, encouragement and respect as well as really enjoyable and rewarding working and learning environment. We are genuinely committed to our students and our staff, and we do everything we can to ensure every child receives the care and guidance they need to thrive. We are proud of our school and would welcome the opportunity to give you a tour, so please don’t hesitate to contact Freya Dobson (HR Administrator) on 01482 631208 or by email via Freya.Dobson@southhunsley.org.uk if you would like to visit or find out more.
Arranging a visit to South Hunsley School and Sixth Form College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@theeducationalliance.org.uk.
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