Cover Supervisor

Teach Midlands; Towcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job description

Sponne is an outstanding community comprehensive school with some 1412 students aged 11-18 on roll with 167 staff. The school is part of Tove Learning Trust, comprising fifteen schools and also has a training school and the Grand Union Training Partnership on site.

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and confident Cover Supervisor with the ability to manage a class of up to 30 students, contributing positively to our vibrant and exciting school. Comprehensive training in classroom management and pupil behaviour can be given, together with in house support with experienced teachers. We require candidates to work for a minimum of 2 days per week; however variable and flexible working hours will be considered. Visits to school are warmly welcomed.

The successful candidate will:

• Be educated to at least A level standard
• Demonstrate a good standard of IT skills
• Be required to apply for a DBS disclosure and be eligible to live and work in the UK
• Have a genuine desire to help others.
• Have previous experience in a school or in customer services.

Tove Learning Trust is a fast moving and exciting place to work. The trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

“Overwhelmingly, staff are very positive about the school. They value and appreciate professional development opportunities. Leaders are considerate of staff workload. Staff morale is positive and they are proud to be part of the school.” (Ofsted 2025).

The Trustees of Tove Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow safer recruitment procedures for all vacancies and in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

How to apply

All documents including the full job description, person specification and application form are available on our website www.sponne.org.uk. Please ensure your application form and covering letter includes examples of your experience and how you meet the criteria outlined in the job description and person specification. Please do not send CV’s without a fully completed application form. Further information requests or completed applications should be sent to Vikki Napier HR Manager & Headteacher’s PA on [e-mail].

Closing date for applications:

Midday Monday 23rd February 2026

Location Brackley Road, Towcester, Northamptonshire NN12 6DJ, UK

ContractType Permanent

StartDate 09.03.2026

ClosingDate 23.02.2026

SalaryDescription Pro Rata 5 days, 38 weeks per year £17,467 - £18,926