Robert Smyth Academy is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Cover Supervisor to join our committed team. This role involves supervising classes during the short-term absence of teachers across Years 7 to 13, ensuring continuity of learning and maintaining a positive, productive classroom environment.

About the Role

The successful candidate will:

• Supervise lessons in the absence of teaching staff, following set work and ensuring students remain engaged and on task.
• Maintain high expectations for behaviour in line with the Academy’s values.
• Be flexible, adaptable and able to support learning across a range of subjects.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school, supporting curriculum areas when cover is not required.
• Work as part of a supportive team committed to providing the very best for our students.

Why Join Robert Smyth Academy?

Our staff are our most valued asset, and we are committed to supporting professional development at every stage. Colleagues benefit from:

• A strong network of outstanding practitioners.
• A collaborative culture where staff flourish.
• Excellent student behaviour and a deeply embedded ethos of inclusion, ambition and respect.
• A rapidly developing Academy with significant recent investment, including:
  • A specialist SEND facility (opened 2023)
  • A recently completed Maths and Science block
  • Additional  canteen facilities

Located in the leafy and thriving town of Market Harborough, just south of Leicester, Robert Smyth Academy continues to grow and attract families from across the area. We have been oversubscribed for several years, a testament to the dedication and professionalism of our staff team.

Further Information

Please refer to the full Job Description for detailed responsibilities and expectations.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role further, please do not hesitate to get in touch.