Cover Supervisor

North East Ambition; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sunderland seeks a dedicated Cover Supervisor to join their team, aimed at enhancing students' learning experiences. The role is permanent, requiring 37 hours per week during term time, offering a salary based on Grade 3, SCP7 – SCP11, ranging between £22,802 - £24,304 actual. Successful candidates should have experience in coaching or delivering extracurricular activities, and relevant experience in a school environment. The job includes benefits like a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

National Terms and Conditions of Employment

Local Government Pension Scheme

Paid leave for staff wellbeing

Lifestyle Savings discounts

Discounted gym membership

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Skills

Experience of coaching and/or delivering sporting/extracurricular activities to pupils

Relevant experience in a school or college environment

Excellent IT skills

Proactive and self‑motivated

Flexible approach to work

Job description

Cover Supervisor

As soon as possible

37 hours per week

Term time only

Permanent

Salary: Grade 3, SCP7 – SCP11 £26,403 - £28,142 (FTE) per annum £22,802 - £24,304 actual

Biddick Academy is a part of North East Learning Trust and is seeking to appoint a high calibre Cover Supervisor to join our dedicated team. We aim to provide opportunities to enable all students to learn and make lifelong friendships in a caring, supportive environment. In becoming successful learners, we want all our students to develop a love of learning, to recognise that learning is a lifelong activity and that the skills they acquire and develop are transferrable.

Our vision, along with all schools in the Trust, is that every child experiences excellence every day.

We are committed to:

• A vibrant learning community with enthusiastic and engaging students
• A positive and caring ethos
• An excellent learning environment and resources
• A team of hardworking, dedicated and friendly staff where everyone is valued
• A supportive and effective governing body.

We can offer:

• National Terms and Conditions of Employment (NJC Green Book)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 1 day paid leave for staff wellbeing
• Lifestyle Savings – range of discounts from top retail brands
• Discounted gym membership
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing portal.

The successful candidate will have:

• Experience of coaching and/or delivering sporting/extracurricular activities to pupils of all ages and abilities
• Relevant experience of working in a school or college environment
• Have excellent IT skills.
• Be proactive and self‑motivated.
• Have a flexible approach to work.

Deadline: Monday 5th January 2026, noon

Interviews taking place w/c 12th January 2026