Cover Supervisor

Millthorpe School, York, North Yorkshire, YO23 1WF

20 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  7 September 2026

• Closing date

  21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 35 hours per week Term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 5 Level 1 – 4 (£26,748 to £27,935 per annum) reduced pro rata, pay award pending
• Actual salary: Actual Annual Salary £21,740.40 to £22,705.17 per annum

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ready to make a real difference to the lives of young people? Millthorpe School is looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual to join our team as a Cover Supervisor.

Responsible for covering classes during teacher absences, you will deliver pre-prepared lessons, managing the learning and behaviour of our students. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same. If you are a calm, professional communicator, who has a real commitment to supporting children and young people, then we want to hear from you!

The trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

Further details about our school are available on our website: https://millthorpeschool.co.uk/

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust website: https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/

Please email applications to recruitment@elt.org.uk marked for the attention of Kavina Rothenburg, Principal.

Interviews will be held during the week commencing 22 June 2026.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraged and advised.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found on our website.

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

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ELT Cover Supervisor JD and PS.pdf - 466 KB (opens in new tab)

About Millthorpe School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1033 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Millthorpe School website
• Email address: recruitment@elt.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/millthorpe-school

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