Cover Supervisor (Secondary)

North East Ambition; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable educational trust in Tees Valley is seeking a dedicated Cover Supervisor to enhance the life chances of children and young people. In this full-time role, you will supervise students, promote inclusion, and support individual needs in the classroom. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent career progression opportunities and a supportive professional environment. Employee benefits include free flu vaccinations and onsite parking. Committed to safer recruitment practices, this position requires enhanced disclosure checks.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising students and classroom management.
• Strong communication skills to promote positive relationships.
• Ability to adapt and respond to individual student needs.

Responsibilities

• Supervise students and ensure adherence to Academy policy.
• Develop positive relationships with students.
• Promote inclusion and support students' individual needs.

Skills

Relationship building

Classroom management

Adaptability

Co-operative work

Job description

Cover Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: Grade 5–SCP16 – SCP18, FTE salary £30,518.00 - £31,537.00, pro rata salary £23,683.00 - £24,474.00

Salary amounts quoted are from the 1 September to 31 August and, therefore, if you commence employment part way through the academic year they are subject to an equated salary adjustment.

Working Type: Full Time, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am – 3pm, 39 weeks (45.942 paid weeks)

Base: Dyke House Academy, Mapleton Road, Hartlepool, TS24 8NQ

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Dyke House Academy is seeking to appoint a highly motivated Cover Supervisor who shares our vision and who truly wants to enhance the life chances of the children and young people under our care. The successful candidate will supervise students on work left in accordance with Academy policy, develop and promote positive relationships with students, act as a role model and set high expectations, promote inclusion and acceptance of all students within the classroom, and support students consistently whilst recognising and responding to their individual needs and encouraging co‑operative work with others.

We can offer you an excellent opportunity for career progression both within the Academy and the Trust, as well as a supportive professional environment with a highly visible and ambitious leadership team.

Please see job description and person spec for further information.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects;
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, 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 interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre‑employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Andrea Thompson, Senior Business Manager at [e-mail].

Closing date: Midnight on Sunday 11th January 2026

Start date: ASAP