Cover Supervisor

Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  31 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time, part time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Grade 4, actual salary £22,903 to £24,028 depending on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Queen Elizabeth’s Academy for an exceptional Cover Supervisor to work with an experienced and highly motivated team of professionals.

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and flexible Cover Supervisor with a commitment for continued professional development to work within all of our faculties. The successful candidate will provide effective cover supervision for absent teachers to ensure continuity of student education as well as providing additional support for other activities. The role includes invigilation and administration to support teachers to focus on student learning.

We would welcome applications from both experienced candidates and those who may be beginning their journey in education. This role would also be suitable for an ECT who wishes to gain confidence and knowledge in the classroom before commencing their first teaching job.

Hours of work are Monday to Thursday, 8.00am –4.00pm and Friday, 8.00am – 3.30pm, with 30 minutes unpaid lunch. This is a permanent term time only contract.

Part-time hours will be considered–please detail your preferred working pattern in your application.

What the school offers its staff

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:           

• Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%

• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning 

• Employee Assistance Programme  

• GP helpline  

• Health and wellbeing advice and support  

• Eyecare vouchers  

• Salary sacrifice schemes – car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics 

• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc  

• Health cash plan (personal or family) – where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)  

• Childcare – breakfast and after school provision  

• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online 

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.

About Queen Elizabeth's Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 879 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Queen Elizabeth's Academy website
• Email address: tpiper@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk
• Phone number: 01623 623559
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-academy-mansfield

Queen Elizabeth's Academy is a growing secondary school for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 900 students. In both our latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that our academy has ‘established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well’ and that ‘pupils understand the school’s Christian values well’.

Arranging a visit to Queen Elizabeth's Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tpiper@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk.

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