Cover Supervisor - Healing Academy

Are you passionate about supporting young people and helping them thrive? Healing Academy, part of the Harbour Learning Trust, is looking for a dedicated and resilient Cover Supervisor to join our "Team Healing" family.

At Healing Academy, we are proud of our past and committed to our future. Our Principal leads with a philosophy of care, inclusion, and high standards, striving to create a happy, values-driven environment where every student is encouraged to be creative and ambitious. 

Healing Academy is a place where staff are encouraged to take risks and be creative. You will be part of a supportive network that prioritises continuous professional development and a strong team ethos.

The role:

• Location: Healing  Academy, Grimsby

• Salary Scale: Scale 4, Points 7-11 £26,403 - £28,142 (FTE)

£22,482- £23,963 (Actual)

Term time plus 5 days

• Reports to: Assistant Principal

• Closing Date: 23rd April 2026

• Interviews will be held: To be confirmed - likely to be w/c 27th April 2026

• Start Date: ASAP

As a Cover Supervisor, your primary goal is to ensure that student learning continues seamlessly during the short-term absence of teaching staff. You won't just be "watching a class"; you will be an active presence, motivating students and maintaining a productive, safe, and harmonious environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Classroom Supervision: Lead classes and instruct students on work set by subject teachers.

• Student Support: Answer queries, encourage peer mentoring, and assist with revision.

• Behaviour Management: Maintain high standards of behavior across the school site, following our established policies.

• School Culture: Participate in the daily duty rota (break/lunch) and cover form tutor periods.

• Holistic Care: Provide first aid and assist with medical checks/medication (full training provided).

• Departmental Assistance: Support the Library, Math, and English departments with administrative tasks when cover is not required

The Person: What We Are Looking For

You should be a flexible, "outward-facing" professional who enjoys collaboration and exhibits kindness and empathy in your work.

Essential Requirements:

• Education: 5 GCSEs (including English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above).

• Experience: Previous experience working with young people, including coaching or mentoring.

• Skills: Strong ICT skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

• Attributes: Punctual, polite, and organised with a "can-do" attitude.

About our Trust

We are proud to have the highest performing primary and secondary schools in our area and we are honored to have been shortlisted for the TES Inclusive Trust of the Year Award. Most importantly, we are proud that we are improving the life chances for our children and giving them the tools and the values to lead happy and successful lives.

Our Vision is to empower and inspire children, adults and communities to be ambitious, healthy and kind, dedicated to making our world a better place.  The work we do is underpinned by our DANCE values and our magnificent seven behaviours;

Our Fantastic Five Values 

D - Harbour children deserve joyful (delight)schools that ignite creativity and learning through play. We invest in colleagues to ensure success and promote lifelong well-being for everyone.

A - We recruit the best colleagues and nurture talent in safe environments, inspiring our children to strive for excellence (ambition). By learning from the best, we improve and give back to our communities.

N - Harbour schools are rooted in care, valuing respect and empathy (nurture). We create supportive environments where children and colleagues thrive, preparing them for the future.

C - We promote pride, inclusion, and civic responsibility, celebrating diversity and community. Colleagues will experience belonging through collaboration, well-being, and continuous development.

E - Success comes when colleagues are empowered to innovate, take risks, and learn from failure. At Harbour, we encourage creativity and collaboration, helping both children and colleagues achieve their goals. 

 Our Magnificent Seven Behaviors

• We will act with integrity, honesty and transparency in all that we do

• We will trust our fellow professionals and value their skills and knowledge

• We will work collaboratively and encourage others to do the same

• We will work inclusively, building and celebrating inclusive and diverse communities

• We will be kind to ourselves and in all our dealings with others, acting with

• compassion and empathy

• We will communicate regularly and with clarity with our stakeholders and with each other, welcoming and reflecting on constructive feedback from others

• We will be aspirational for all, wanting the best for ourselves and for everyone

Come and join our happy, values led trust that truly believes in “success and happiness for all”

Harbour Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks and enhanced DBS. 

We warmly welcome visits to our school - please reach out to organise a tour or to discuss the role in more detail.

School office;

01472 502400

hsaenquiries@harbourlearningtrust.com