Job Title: Cover Supervisor

Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 38.4 weeks per year

Salary (FTE): ALT Grade E - £26,196.00 to £27,255.00

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade E - £19,416.98 to £20,201.93

Closing Date: Sunday 22^nd February 2026

Start Date: As soon as possible

Cromwell Community College are looking to appoint two committed Cover Supervisors.

The postholders will provide classroom supervision when teachers are absent - this is a key role in supporting the day to day running of the school.

The post would suit an individual with experience of working with young people, although full training and support will be provided.

About us:

As a successful and dynamic through school, Cromwell Community College is an exciting place to learn and a great place to work. If you choose to come and join us, you will become part of a well established, committed team of staff. Our staff are talented, enthusiastic and strive to deliver innovative learning experiences to our young people. They also enrich, guide and support our students to ensure they are fully prepared and equipped to enter the competitive world of work or further studies. We pride ourselves on providing our students with the knowledge, skills and resilience to achieve the highest possible standards academically, socially and personally.  

The Ideal Candidate:

• Possesses strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Has high expectations of themselves and pupils
• Demonstrates good knowledge of behaviour management techniques with the ability to use these in the appropriate situations
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Why Join Us?
We can offer an excellent opportunity for career progression both within the academy, and the Trust, as well as a supportive professional environment with a highly visible and ambitious leadership team.

As part of the Active Learning Trust, you will gain access to:

• Vivup Benefit System
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Local Government Pensions Scheme 

If you wish to discover more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Vicki Walpole, at vwalpole@cromwell.cambs.sch.uk.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment (except for Early Career Teachers who are subject to a Statutory Induction Period). This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs.  It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent. 

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.