Cover Supervisor

Safer York Partnership; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Cover Supervisor to manage classrooms during teachers' absences, focusing on student behaviour and learning. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work calmly under pressure. The role supports teaching career aspirations, offering a nurturing environment with passionate colleagues. Interested candidates should apply by the closing date – Sunday, 4 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for learning and behaviour of classes in teachers' absence.
• Deliver pre-prepared lesson plans.

Job description

SCHOOL VACANCY

York High School is recruiting a Cover Supervisor to join our existing Cover Team as soon as possible.

The central focus of the Cover Supervisor’s role is to take responsibility for the learning, behaviour and progress of classes during the absence of the designated teacher by delivering pre-prepared lessons. Working in a busy environment, you will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.

This role would suit those considering a teaching career, but applications are welcome from any candidate who feels they can make a difference to the lives of young people.

In return, we can offer a supportive working environment, with colleagues who care deeply, are experts in their fields and who are passionate about what they do. We also offer a range of staff benefits, and further details regarding our benefits and information about our Trust can be found here.

The Trust will be undertaking a job evaluation exercise in the near future and, therefore, the grade for this position may change.

We would strongly encourage any prospective candidate to visit the school. Please email Dawn Becton at [e-mail] if you would like to arrange a visit to the school.

Further details about our school and an application form are available on our school website: www.yorkhighschool.co.uk

Excel Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Applicants will be invited for interview once suitable applications are received, therefore early applications are strongly encouraging and advised.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Excel Learning Trust reserves the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at midnight either on the advertised closing date, or at the point the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early.

An application form, job description and person specification are available on the Trust Website https://excellearningtrust.org.uk/careers/.

Please email applications to [e-mail] marked for the attention of Mr Gavin Kumar, Principal.

Closing date

Sunday 4 January 2026 at 12 midnight

Interview date

to be confirmed