Cover Supervisor

The Weston Road Academy, Stafford, Staffordshire, ST18 0YG

21 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  11 July 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  19 June 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Learning support or cover supervisor
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Part time: 32.5 hours per week, term time (39 weeks)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Actual annual salary £19,415-£20,041

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an inspiring Cover Supervisor to supervise whole classesduring teacher absences under the guidance of teaching staff, implementing workprogrammes, managing pupil behaviour and assisting pupils in relevant activities. Thesuccessful candidate will ideally have experience of working to support children ’s learning inthe secondary sector.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• An employer placing staff welfare and wellbeing at the heart of our school
• A stimulating working environment with a platform to share your ideas
• Career development opportunities
• A supportive and dedicated team of colleagues
• Enthusiastic and well behaved students

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to lbirks@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Cover Supervisor Recruitment Booklet June 2025.pdf - 806 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Weston Road Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 970 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Weston Road Academy website
• Email address: lbirks@westonroad.staffs.sch.uk
• Phone number: 01785 413600
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-weston-road-academy

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