Cover Supervisor - maternity cover

Lift Ryde, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 3LN

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP

• Closing date

  23 October 2026 at 12:04pm

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £22552 - £24038 per annum

Cover Supervisor - maternity cover job summary

This is an exciting Cover Supervisor opportunity to join a dynamic team in a strong and supportive environment at Lift Ryde.

Your new school

Lift Ryde, based on the Isle of Wight, is an 11 to 18 years secondary school and is part of Lift Schools, one of the largest MATs in the country. The school is set in spacious grounds and had a completely new state of the art building in 2017. All staff have access to a free on site gym with a range of fantastic equipment. Known as the "Garden Isle" because of its beautiful landscape, unspoilt beaches, rugged coastline and beautiful countryside. Judged as 'Good' by Ofsted in November 2022, Lift Ryde is a school that pupils feel proud to attend, with a calm and orderly environment. Staff are also proud to work at the school and recognise that leaders are considerate of their workload.

Your new role

The role of the Cover Supervisor is pivotal in maintaining educational continuity within the academy, as a familiar and trusted adult to students. The role will cover classes during both planned and unplanned teacher absences, providing essential support across all subjects, ensuring students' learning progresses uninterrupted. By ensuring the classroom is a calm and focused environment, they contribute significantly to student achievement and advancement.

Key responsibilities

• Guide lessons using materials prepared by teachers, helping students understand tasks and complete work to the best of their ability
• Support students with special educational needs, working closely with the SENDCO and form tutors
• Create a positive learning environment, using strategies like rewards and clear boundaries to help manage behaviour
• Collect completed work and share feedback with teachers on how students got on
• Support students during breaks and lunchtimes, helping them stay safe and behave well

We are looking for someone who

You'll have GCSEs in Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent) and experience working with children or young people. Can you build positive relationships with students and communicate clearly with colleagues and families?

You'll be adaptable, patient and calm under pressure. You'll understand how to manage whole-class behaviour and support individual needs. Can you handle last-minute changes with flexibility and a sense of care? Do you bring empathy, resilience and a genuine interest in helping students succeed?

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 62 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives - and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

How we support you

At Lift Schools, we believe talent drives performance. We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

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

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

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 Lift Ryde

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1461 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Lift Ryde website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ryde-academy

Located on the picturesque Isle of Wight, Lift Ryde is a secondary school catering to students aged 11 to 18. Currently hosting 1,431 students, the school's popularity is on the rise, with plans to accommodate up to 1500 students. Ofsted inspectors graded the school as 'Good' in all categories in November 2022, acknowledging Lift Ryde as a "rapidly improved school" where students take immense pride in their attendance, and staff feel well-supported.

Boasting bright and airy classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology, the facility includes designated studios, workshops, and laboratories for practical subjects, along with a range of excellent sporting facilities. This is a fantastic school to work for, with an excellent local reputation.

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.
Every adult in a school has the power to transform lives, and that’s why talented people are essential to us. Our ambition to give every pupil the best start in life relies on our dedicated teachers, teaching assistants, senior leaders, and admin teams. We attract dynamic individuals and provide the space to reimagine what’s possible.

That’s why your career is as important to us as it is to you. We want you to develop, we want you to grow, and we want you to feel valued.

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