Cover Supervisor

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and experienced Cover Supervisor to join a high achieving, successful and forward-looking team of staff.

As a valued member of the Cover Supervisor Team the post holder will work under the direction of the Vice Principal to provide cover for absent teaching staff at The Long Eaton School. The role includes overseeing students in the completion of pre-set work and managing student’s classroom behaviour.

The post will suit an individual who enjoys working as part of a team and who enjoys working with young people from a variety of backgrounds. Cover Supervisors must demonstrate that they are adaptable to different situations and are able to thrive in a busy, demanding working environment. It is important that Cover Supervisors possess well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills to get the very best out of the students when working in the classroom.

The position of Cover Supervisor would also suit those candidates who can foresee themselves dealing with students with confidence and a desire to role model positive behaviour for them. The successful candidate will need to evidence their experience of liaising with a variety of people from young people to other professionals, working as part of a team and problem solving in challenging circumstances.

Candidates should pay attention to the job description/person specification and explain within their application how they meet the criteria, whilst also describing what they will bring to the post from their own knowledge and experience.

The successful candidate will be committed to the students and academy life and will possess the ability to communicate effectively and be able to raise the standards of learning for all of the students that they are required to work with.

In return, we can offer:

• Archway benefits to include shopping discounts and competitions

• A free and confidential employee assistance programme offering counselling and advice

• Generous pension schemes

• Access to discounted travel schemes

• Cycle to work scheme

• Comprehensive training and support

• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

• Eye care voucher scheme

• Access to e-learning and development

For more information about Archway Learning Trust and the vacancy, please visit https://www.archwaytrust.co.uk/vacancies/

Closing date: Monday, 5 October 2026.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to the satisfactory completion of an enhanced DBS check, Barred List check, the receipt of satisfactory references and any other statutory checks that are required for the post. We are an equal opportunities employer.