Cover Supervisor

John Smeaton Academy, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS15 8TA

23 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: C1 (SCP 12-17) £28,598 – £31,022 Actual Salary: £24,597 - £26,681 Hours: 37 Hours Per Week, Term Time Only + 1 Working Week

What skills and experience we're looking for

John Smeaton Academy is seeking to appoint an inspirational and highly motivated colleague to the role of Cover Supervisor. This is a key position within our academy and an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about supporting young people and contributing to a positive and purposeful learning environment.

As a Cover Supervisor, you will play a vital role in maintaining continuity of learning during short-term teacher absence. You will supervise classes across the academy, ensuring students remain engaged, focused and ready to learn whilst upholding the high standards and expectations that underpin the 'John Smeaton Academy Way'.

We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills, confidence in leading groups of students and the ability to build positive relationships quickly. The successful candidate will join a supportive and ambitious staff team committed to securing the gift of choice for every young person in our community.

This role would particularly suit someone considering a future career in teaching or education, or an individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same.

Potential applicants should have:

• GCSE Grade C/4 and above (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
• Experience of working with young people.
• Ability to adapt to different abilities, key stages, subjects and situations.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer you:

As a trust, we want to ensure that professionals at every stage in their career have the opportunity to enjoy expert support and training. We are pleased to offer a generous benefits package to our team – as we work together to create a rewarding future for all including:

• Membership of a teacher or local government pension scheme, depending on the role.
• A commitment to continued investment in our professionals, supporting every member of staff throughout their career in the trust.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential professional advice and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
• £2k Cycle to work scheme.

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

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.

C1 Cover Supervisor.pdf - 392 KB (opens in new tab)

About John Smeaton Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 610 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Smeaton Academy website
• Email address: enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 0113 8313900
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-smeaton-academy

Arranging a visit to John Smeaton Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email enquiries@johnsmeatonacademy.org.uk.

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