Cover Supervisor

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy, Brighton, East Sussex, BN1 9PW

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  15 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £27126 - £28985
• Additional allowances:

  Key Benefits of working for Aldridge Education ; 🌟 Join the Aldridge Education Family! 🌟 ; Looking for a fulfilling career with great perks? Here's why working for Aldridge Education is the right choice for you: ; ✨ Aldridge Benefits Scheme – Enjoy exclusive offers and discounts tailored just for you! ; 🚴 Cycle to Work Scheme – Save money and stay fit with our bike-friendly benefits. ; 💬 Employee Assistance Programme – Your well-being matters! Access free, confidential support whenever you need it. ; ⏰ Flexible Working Opportunities – Balance work and life with flexibility that suits you. ; 🚗 Free On-Site Parking – No more hunting for parking, we’ve got your spot covered. ; 🌿 Generous Annual Leave – Start with a great holiday allowance, and it gets even better after 5 years! ; 🏦 Pension Schemes – Secure your future with access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme. ; 🤝 Refer a Friend Scheme – Know someone who would love it here? Earn rewards by bringing them on board!

Cover Supervisor job summary

Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and a genuine passion for working with young people? Whether you're exploring a future in teaching or seeking a fulfilling role in education, becoming a Cover Supervisor is a fantastic way to make a real impact. In this role, you’ll deliver pre-prepared lessons in the absence of the teacher, manage classroom behaviour, and help maintain a positive and focused learning environment. You’ll support students in staying engaged and on task, working across various subjects and year groups—making each day different, dynamic, and rewarding.

We are Looking For:
✅ Confident, calm, and approachable individuals
✅ Ability to manage groups of students effectively
✅ Strong communication and organisational skills
✅ Previous experience in a school or working with young people is a plus – but not essential!

📨 Apply now and step confidently into your future in education!

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 Brighton Aldridge Community Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 813 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brighton Aldridge Community Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brighton-aldridge-community-academy

Brighton Aldridge Community Academy (BACA) is a sponsored academy and is part of the Aldridge Education MAT. We are a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational academy in Brighton, East Sussex. We specialists in Sports and Entrepreneurship.

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