Cover Supervisor

Childwall Sports & Science Academy, Liverpool, Merseyside, L15 6XZ

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026 or as soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 August 2026 at 8pm

• Date listed

  20 July 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £26,403.00 - £28,142.00 Annually (FTE) NJC SCP 7 - 11 / Pro rata salary £22,912 to £24,421

Cover Supervisor job summary

We are looking to appoint an organised, resilient and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff. Working under the direction of the Cover Manager and teaching colleagues, you will oversee learning activities, maintain positive behaviour and ensure students remain engaged with work that has been set.

The successful candidate will be confident managing groups of students, able to build positive relationships and committed to supporting high standards of behaviour, attendance and learning. This role is ideal for individuals considering a future career in education or those with experience working with young people in a school setting.

We Are Looking for Someone Who Is:

• Confident and professional in managing groups of students.
• Committed to supporting learning and student success.
• An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Organised, adaptable and resilient.
• Passionate about working with young people and promoting high standards.
• Committed to safeguarding and student wellbeing.

Why join us?

• As part of Lydiate Learning Trust, you will benefit from.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing and assistance programmes.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies and staff benefits package.

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 Childwall Sports & Science Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1049 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Childwall Sports & Science Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/childwall-sports-science-academy

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