
Cover Supervisor
Crofton Academy, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF4 1NFDeadline is tomorrow
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
21 January 2026 at 10am
Date listed
7 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teaching assistant
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £28,598.00 - £31,537.00 Annually (FTE) 28.75 or 36.25 hours per week – Term time only Grade 6 (Actual Starting Pro-Rata Salary £18,836/£23,750)
Cover Supervisor job summary
Crofton Academy, a member of Castleford Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The team are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome you to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.
Castleford Trust is a dynamic and inclusive Multi Academy Trust, consisting of nine schools across all phases: three secondary academies, two primary academies, two junior academies and two infant academies. All of the academies are located within the geographical area of Wakefield, forming a medium-sized trust with a strong community feel.
At Castleford Trust, our vision is “Working together to achieve excellence for all.” We are deeply committed to educational excellence, ensuring every child reaches their full potential. Our Trust is an exceptional place to work, offering a supportive and dedicated team of staff who share a common goal of making a difference to the life chances of pupils. We take great pride in developing and nurturing talent by providing extensive opportunities for staff training and professional development. Whether you’re an experienced educator or just starting your journey in education, Castleford Trust is a place where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact
Cover Supervisor
28.75 or 36.25 hours per week - Term time only
Grade 6 (Actual Starting Pro-Rata Salary £18,836/£23,750)
Crofton Academy are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to join the Academy to provide both classroom supervision for pupils where teachers are absent from duty as well as general academy support when classroom supervision is not required.
We require a confident person who can relate well to students and is committed to supporting teaching and learning. Previous classroom experience is not essential; however, some experience of working with young people in a supportive capacity is preferred.
The successful candidate will have:
- Excellent literacy and numeracy skills.
- Motivation and flexibility to work across the Academy
- Drive and passion for the education of young adults at secondary school age.
- Effective analytical, organisation and communication skills.
- The ability to work on their own initiative, but also be able to work flexibly as part of a team.
The post holder will be responsible to the Cover Manager/Deputy Headteacher. The working hours for the role are either 28.75 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:35 - 15:05 with a 30-minute lunch break and a 15-minute morning break each day) or 36.25 hours per week (Monday - Friday 08:15 - 16:15 with a 30-minute lunch break and a 15-minute morning break each day). Individuals wish to undertake the 36.25 hours per week role will be expected to lead/participate in the running of extra-curricular clubs at the end of the school day.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is motivated and passionate about the education of young people. Leading lessons in the absence of a classroom teacher, and assisting within other departments will enable the candidate to get a real feel for what it is like to be a positive educator and enable candidates to gain valuable experience in working with young adults.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. Relevant information and application forms are available at https://www.castlefordacademytrust.com/vacancies/ .
For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am on Thursday 22nd January 2026.
The Academy reserves the right to interview any suitable candidates prior to the closing date.
Further information about the job
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Crofton Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1059 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Crofton Academy website
Crofton Academy, part of Castleford Academy Trust, is an 11-16 mixed comprehensive of over 1,000 pupils offering a broad and balanced curriculum. Our expectations are high and this is reflected in our very successful academic record. The Academy was inspected in July 2023 and was awarded ‘Good’ in all categories and inspectors praised the Academy for its significant transformation. The inspection commended the Academy’s improvements in pupil behaviour, the wide range of clubs and societies available, its well-structured approaches to teaching, and the high-quality professional development that staff receive.
We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development. The leadership and staff are incredibly proud of the Academy’s achievements and we welcome candidates to visit our school for a tour to see us in action.
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