Cover Supervisor

St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7DA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 November 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other support role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £27,709 - £29,071 pro rata (actual salary: £8,411 - £8,825)

Cover Supervisor job summary

Required: As soon as possible

Salary: £27,709 - £29,071 pro rata (actual salary: £8,411 - £8,825)

Hours: 13 hours per week, 2 days a week, Wednesday and Friday, Term Time Only plus 1 week

Contract Type: Fixed term until 31st August 2027

Location: St Francis Xavier Secondary School, Darlington Road, Richmond, DL10 7DA

The governors of this highly successful and oversubscribed school seek to appoint an enthusiastic, inspirational and talented Cover Supervisor from November 2026. This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and very successful team working in a school with excellent facilities and very high academic standards.

As a Cover Supervisor you will be responsible for supervising students during short term teacher absences and assist in preparing the learning environment and the materials required. You will cover lessons of any subject, using the cover work set by the teacher, or small group / 1:1 interventions; set high expectations to motivate and challenge students whilst managing behaviour effectively and promoting a positive learning environment.

The successful candidate will also be responsible for organising the daily cover rota for absent staff and contacting teaching supply agencies to arrange supply staff and should therefore have strong communication and organisational skills. In periods where cover is not required you will support in the classroom as directed.

The school is consistently amongst the highest performing in the country in terms of progress and currently has the top Progress 8 of all schools in North Yorkshire. The last Ofsted Inspection highlighted the following:

The exemplary behaviour of students makes an exceptional contribution to learning and is supportive of all. Behaviour is outstanding and reflects the school’s values.

SFX is an aspirational school where attainment is well above the national average. Pupils in all groups make outstanding progress from their various starting points.

Please note you do not need to be a regular attender at Church but you do need to be happy to support the Christian ethos of the school.

St Francis Xavier School (who is part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust) is a joint RC/CE 11-16 Mixed Comprehensive serving the picturesque market town of Richmond and the surrounding rural area. We are located close to the A1 and A66 and in commutable distance from York, Durham and Teesside. The school has an excellent reputation in the local community. The school is a strategic partner for the Red Kite Teaching School Hub. It offers a comprehensive training programme for teachers at all stages in their careers.

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

You are welcome to visit our school prior to application or to have an informal discussion with the Headteacher. Please contact Mrs H. Harland, Senior Business Support Officer, at recruitment@sfx.npcat.org.uk or on 01748 823414, to book an appointment.

Closing date: Monday 16th November 2026 by 9am

Interview date: Week commencing 23rd November 2026

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.

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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 St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, Roman Catholic/Church of England, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 611 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St Francis Xavier School - a Joint Catholic and Church of England Voluntary Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-francis-xavier-school-a-joint-catholic-and-church-of-england-voluntary-academy

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