Job Title: Cover Supervisor

E-ACT Crest Academy | Every student a leader 

Want to make a difference to young people? 

Are you confident, adaptable, and passionate about supporting young people? Join our team as a Cover Supervisor and play a vital role in keeping learning on track. As a Cover Supervisor, you’ll lead classrooms across a range of subjects, ensuring students remain engaged and focused on pre-set work. You’ll manage behaviour, create a positive learning environment, and support students to achieve their best.

Key responsibilities:

• Supervise students completing pre-set work, ensuring lessons run smoothly in the teacher’s absence.
• Monitor progress, providing feedback to both students and teaching staff.
• Communicate lesson outcomes and report any issues or concerns to appropriate staff.
• Manage classroom behaviour to maintain a positive and productive learning environment.
• Support student engagement, encouraging participation and independent learning.

Pay range: NJC 12 - 17 £25,152.62 - £27,284.58 + £3,518.09 ( Inner London Weighting)

Working Hours 37 Per Week

Working Weeks 39 Per Year

FTE: £28,598 - £31,022 + £4,000 (Inner London Weighting)

Qualifications and Skills:

• GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4 or equivalent)
• Knowledge of how children learn and strategies to support learning
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff
• Confidence using ICT to support teaching and learning

What are we about? 

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk   

Benefits:  

Financial and Lifestyle 

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting. 

Professional Growth and Development 

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities. 

Culture and Wellbeing 

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success. 

 Please look at our Recruitment Pack for more information. 

How to apply: 

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application. 

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references. 

 E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.