Cover Supervisor

Washington Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA

18 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2025

• Closing date

  4 August 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 July 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Cover Supervisor
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Grade 6 SCP 13 – 17 - £25,238.38 - £26,938.38

Cover Supervisor job summary

Cover Supervisor

📍 Location: Washington Academy
💰 Salary: Grade 6 SCP 13 – 17 - £25,238.38 - £26,938.38
⏳ Contract: Permanent - Full time 36 hours, working term time plus 5 days
📅 Start Date: September 2025

Join Our Mission to Inspire, Achieve, and Flourish

At Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, we are committed to providing an excellent, inclusive education where every student can thrive. As our school continues to grow, we are looking for a Cover Supervisor who shares our passion for nurturing potential and supporting student success.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, forward-thinking school where no two days are the same. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining continuity of learning by supervising classes during teacher absences and contributing to our positive and respectful school culture.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged in their learning.
• Provide support, guidance, and encouragement to students to help them complete the work set by their teachers.
• Manage classroom behaviour in line with school policies, promoting positive conduct at all times.
• Cover registration and contribute to wider school life, supporting events and activities where needed.
• Work closely with teachers, pastoral staff, and the Cover Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operation.

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is enthusiastic, flexible, and enjoys working with young people.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Is confident managing student behaviour while maintaining a calm and professional approach.
• Has good organisational skills and can follow set work plans effectively.
• Can contribute to the wider school ethos, promoting inclusion, equality, and respect.

Why Join Washington Academy & Consilium Academies?

At Washington Academy, our students benefit from a dynamic, engaging curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities. We are proud of our respectful, inclusive culture and are committed to the holistic development of every student.

As part of Consilium Academies, you will also benefit from:

• Access to high-quality CPD and career development via the Consilium Centre for Professional Learning.
• 34 days annual leave plus bank holidays for support staff (pro-rata for term-time roles).
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Enhanced sick pay scheme in line with the Green Book.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing 24/7 support.
• Access to Vivup benefits and salary sacrifice schemes for car leasing and home electronics.
• A collaborative, values-driven Trust where Excellence, Equity, and Integrity are at the heart of everything we do.

About Consilium Academies

Consilium Academies is a family of schools committed to providing an excellent education to all pupils, irrespective of background or ability. Our vision is built around collaboration, inclusivity, and opportunity. We work together to support each other, share best practice, and ensure every young person has the chance to succeed.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Washington Academy, please contact david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Sunday 3rd August 2025 at 09.00am

Interviews will take place Thursday 7th August 2025

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

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

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 Washington Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 594 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Washington Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/washington-academy

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