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Lead Cover Supervisor

The Minster School

Nottinghamshire

  • Expired
Salary:
NJC Salary Scale – Grade 5 – Scale Point 15 – 22 £30,024 - £33,699 – Full Time Equivalent £25,795 - £28,593 – Pro Rata for Term Time Only
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
8 December 2025

Job overview

THE MINSTER SCHOOL, SOUTHWELL

A Church of England Academy
Member of the Minster Trust for Education
NOR 1650, inc. 400 in the Sixth Form, Age Range 7-18
Lead Cover Supervisor

NJC Salary Scale – Grade 5 – Scale Point 15 – 22

£30,024 - £33,699 – Full Time Equivalent
£25,795 -  £28,593 – Pro Rata for Term Time Only

37 hours a week

Term Time Only

The Minster School is a highly regarded, oversubscribed school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy, we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breathe our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1650 students on roll including 350 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the junior department. We are regularly amongst the top schools in Nottinghamshire for achievement and attainment.

Alongside serving our own students, we are the home of East Midlands East Maths Hub, a strategic partner of the Redhill Teaching Hub and a member of the Minster Learning Alliance. The Minster School is a member of the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE), a multi academy trust.

We are looking to appoint a highly motivated and committed Lead Cover Supervisor who shares our vision and ambitions for our young people.

The lead cover supervisor will -
  • Lead and manage a team of cover supervisors, acting as the first point of contact for problems or general issues; including conducting their annual review;
  • Collate information about staff absence in school on a daily basis to identify cover requirements
  • Ensure full coverage of all lessons and tutor times by arranging cover in line with agreed protocols
  • Liaise with individual supply teachers and supply agencies to secure staffing as necessary to cover absent staff
  • Notify the appropriate senior leader of any outstanding cover issues
  • Support the Exams Officer through identifying room changes for exams
  • Use classroom/teaching skills/training/experience to support students
You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. All work will be provided under the guidance of the appropriate subject leaders, within an agreed system of supervision and will involve supervising whole classes and tutor sessions during short-term teacher absence, providing support in curriculum areas and providing daily break and lunch time supervision.

Candidates should apply through the TES website and follow the guidance notes as provided. CV’s will not be accepted.  The application form can be found attached to this role. 

For further information about how to apply for this role, please read our ‘Guidance notes for applicants’ document which will be posted on the TES website under the job listing.

For more information about the role, please contact our HR Assistant Lizz Caunt – l.caunt@minsterschool.org.uk

Closing date: 8th December 2025
Interviews: TBD

Minster Trust for Education is a multi-academy trust of 8 primary and secondary schools which has at its core a collaborative model of leadership and a belief in sharing expertise while unerringly pursuing the best education for its pupils. Together we help every child to flourish, opening doors to fulfilling futures.
The Trust is founded on 5 key principles that apply to pupils, students and employees alike. They are:

  • Integrity - we do the right thing
  • Wisdom - we think deeply
  • Kindness - we care about each other
  • Collaboration - we are better together
  • Service - we pursue the greater good.
We seek to employ people who not only demonstrate these values but are also invested in our mission and truly wish to make a difference through their contribution, whatever the specific role.

The Minster Trust for Education is committed to safeguarding children and the promotion of equal opportunities for staff and students. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and complete a KCSIE Declaration.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy sooner if we receive suitable applications for the role.

Previous applicants need not apply.










































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About The Minster School

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  • The Minster School
  • Nottingham Road, Southwell
  • Nottinghamshire
  • NG25 0LG
  • United Kingdom

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The Minster School is a highly successful secondary school, serving the local community of Southwell and surrounding villages. As a Church of England Academy we have a strong ethos which is based around our values of Wisdom, Optimism, Resilience, Kindness and Service through which we live and breath our motto of Succeeding Together. The school currently has 1600 students on role including 350 students in the sixth form and 40 students in the Junior School. We are oversubscribed and are regularly in the top schools in Nottinghamshire for attainment and progress.

Alongside serving our own students, we are a national support school, the home  school of East Midlands East Maths Hub and lead a Learning Alliance providing Initial Teacher Training, Professional Learning and School Improvement support. The Minster School is also the foundation school in the Minster Trust for Education (MITRE).

The school can trace its origins to 956AD where it provided the education to the choristers of Southwell Minster. Whilst still maintaining its heritage and history the school is now a vibrant and forward-looking academy housed in a state-of-the-art building built in 2007. We are passionate about learning and developing new ways to engage, challenge and support students in their studies.

As a school we believe strongly that students should have a broad and immersive experience throughout their school life. As a result, enrichment remains a key part of our provision. Whether it be our highly anticipated musical productions, sporting success or our wide variety of extra-curricular visits, we believe that learning should flourish beyond the classroom.

At the heart of all that we do is a drive to enable all members of our school community to work together, care for each other and strive to realise their potential in their studies and all other aspects of life.

An extract from our last Ofsted inspection (November 2023):

“The school is very well led and managed. Leaders lead with a strong moral purpose.  They have high expectations of pupils’ learning, attitudes and behaviour. Overwhelmingly, staff say that they are proud to work at the school. They have high  aspirations for all pupils. They are committed to, and make a positive difference in, pupils’ lives.”

To find out more visit: www.minsterschool.org.uk

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