Senior Cover Supervisor
Ash Hill Academy, DONCASTER, South Yorkshire, DN7 6JHThis job expired on 16 September 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
3 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Learning support or cover supervisor
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- Grade F Points 14 to 19 (£29,540 to £32,061 Full Time Equivalent). The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £24,866.13.
What skills and experience we're looking for
As the Senior Cover Supervisor, you will manage cover for day to day and longer-term absences for teaching staff to minimise the disruption to the learning process.
When you are not booking/organising cover arrangements, you will fulfil the duties of a Cover Supervisor by providing supervision of pupil learning within the academy. You will need to respond to questions, and generally assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom. In addition to cover needs, you will be required to work alongside teaching and classroom-based staff to provide general support for departments. This is a key role in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy/school. It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.
Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.
If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.
What the school offers its staff
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that’s making waves in education? At Ash Hill Academy, we’re more than just a school – we’re a thriving community driven by ambition, excellence and a shared commitment to transforming lives. With exceptional results, a vibrant culture and state-of-the-art facilities, this is your opportunity to become part of something truly extraordinary.
Why Ash Hill Academy?
- A Rising Star in Yorkshire: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25. We’re proud to be the highest attaining school in South Yorkshire for schools with similar demographics and ranked37thmost improved in the country. Join a school that’s achieving extraordinary success and breaking boundaries.
- High Aspirations; High Achievement: At Ash Hill Academy, we live by a philosophy of “high expectations, aspirations and consistency.”This ethos drives everything we do, ensuring every student and member of staff thrives in a culture that inspires excellence.
- Innovative Personal Development: Our students benefit from the fully integrated ‘Life of a Student’ programme, designed to provide unparalleled personal growth opportunities and rich cultural capital experiences. This programme prepares students for success in school and life beyond the classroom.
- Intervention Through Interaction: Our unique ‘Intervention Through Interaction’ philosophy ensures every moment is a chance to support and inspire students. Through meaningful relationships and proactive engagement, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.
- Incredible Facilities: Teach and learn in a school built for success. Our state-of-the-art facilities include the Porter multi-purpose building, completed in 2021 and our brand-new Sports Centre, opened in 2024. These cutting-edge spaces reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible education.
- A Proven Track Record: Rated Ofsted GOOD in May 2025, Ash Hill Academy’s ongoing success is driven by our dedicated and talented staff. Be part of a school where your passion and skills will be celebrated and supported.
Our Vibrant Community
- A School That Inspires: Ash Hill Academy is more than a place to work – it’s a place to grow, inspire, and achieve. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll experience a buzz of positivity and ambition that drives everyone here to do their best.
- Collaboration and Support: Our team is built on collaboration, reflection, and mutual respect. We foster a strong sense of community, where wellbeing is a core priority for staff and students alike.
- Exceptional CPD Opportunities: As part of Delta Academies Trust, we’re committed to your professional development. Our CPD is exceptional, providing you with cutting-edge training, resources, and career progression opportunities within a high-performing multi-academy trust.
- Growing Together: With over 870 students and rising, Ash Hill Academy is a vibrant, ever-growing school where you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.
Post holders will be subject to an enhanced DBS check with barred list.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Ash Hill Academy
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 827 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Ash Hill Academy website
- Email address
- hollandl@ashhillacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 01302562541
Join Ash Hill Academy, A Place Where Excellence Thrives
Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that is making waves in education? At Ash Hill Academy, we are more than just a school. We are a thriving community driven by ambition, excellence, and a shared commitment to transforming lives. With exceptional results, a vibrant culture, and state of the art facilities, this is your opportunity to become part of something truly extraordinary.
Why Ash Hill Academy?
A Rising Star in Yorkshire. Nationally Exceptional: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25. Outcomes were outstanding, with 68% of students achieving Grade 4+ in both English and Maths and 49% achieving Grade 5+ in both subjects. In 2025, results once again demonstrated sustained excellence and consistency, with 68% achieving Grade 4+/4+ and an incredible 50% achieving Grade 5+/5+ in English and Maths.
Nationally, the context makes this achievement even more significant. Across England, 1,228 secondary schools have more than 20% white working class pupils taking GCSEs. Of those schools, only 21 (1.7%) achieve a positive Progress 8 score. Ash Hill Academy is proud to be one of those 21 schools. Nationally, just 18.6% of white working class pupils achieve a Grade 5+ strong pass in English and Maths. At Ash Hill Academy, 40% of this cohort secured Grade 5+/5+, more than double the national average.
We are proud to be the one of the highest attaining schools in South Yorkshire for schools with similar demographics and ranked 37th most improved in the country.
“Pupils at Ash Hill Academy achieve exceptionally well and are rightly proud of their success.”, Ofsted, May 2025
High Aspirations; High Achievement: At Ash Hill Academy, we live by a philosophy of “high expectations, aspirations, and consistency.” This ethos drives everything we do, ensuring every student and every member of staff thrives in a culture that inspires excellence.
“The academy has a culture of high ambition. Pupils rise to these expectations and flourish.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Innovative Personal Development: Our students benefit from the fully integrated Life of a Student programme, designed to provide unparalleled personal growth opportunities and rich cultural capital experiences. This programme prepares students for success in school and life beyond the classroom.
“The personal development programme is exceptional. Pupils benefit from a rich range of experiences which broaden their horizons.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Intervention Through Interaction: Our unique Intervention Through Interaction philosophy ensures every moment is a chance to support and inspire students. Through meaningful relationships and proactive engagement, we ensure every student reaches their full potential.
“Relationships between staff and pupils are warm, respectful, and built on trust.”, Ofsted, May 2025
Incredible Facilities: Teach and learn in a school built for success. Our state of the art facilities include the Porter multi purpose building, completed in 2021, and our brand new Sports Centre, opened in 2024. These cutting edge spaces reflect our commitment to delivering the best possible education.
A Proven Track Record: In May 2025, Ofsted inspectors praised the academy’s “transformational improvements,” recognising our dedicated and talented staff.
Arranging a visit to Ash Hill Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hollandl@ashhillacademy.org.uk.
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