Cover Supervisor

Salary: Grade 6 (NJC SCP 13–17) Actual: £25,238.38 – £26,938.38
Contract: Fixed-term (Maternity Cover)
Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Term Time + 5 days
Start Date: As soon as possible

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about education, enjoys working with young people, and is ready to contribute to the life and culture of a thriving secondary academy.

As a proud member of Consilium Academies, we embody our Trust values of Excellence, Equity, and Integrity, and believe in enabling every member of our community—students and staff alike—to reach their full potential.

About the Role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will:

• Supervise classes during teacher absence, ensuring pupils remain on task with the work set.
• Maintain a purposeful, positive learning environment.
• Build positive relationships with pupils and be a strong role model.
• Promote inclusion, good behaviour, and high expectations.
• Support the smooth running of the school by assisting with registration, behaviour recording, routine assessments, and classroom administration.
• Work with colleagues, supply staff, and external agencies as needed.

This role is essential in helping us deliver consistent, high-quality learning for our students.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Has good literacy and numeracy skills (GCSE or equivalent).
• Can confidently manage a classroom setting.
• Builds positive relationships with students and colleagues.
• Has strong communication, organisation, and ICT skills.
• Is adaptable, resilient, and committed to supporting young people.

Why Join Armthorpe Academy?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

• A strong commitment to professional development through our Centre for Professional Learning
• A collaborative, supportive team and a positive school culture
• A trust dedicated to staff wellbeing, equality, diversity, and inclusion
• Opportunities to grow your skills and progress in your career

Our School

Armthorpe Academy is a welcoming and inclusive 11–16 school in Doncaster. We are committed to developing the whole child—academically, socially, emotionally, and morally. Our curriculum and pastoral systems are designed to help every learner grow, flourish, and achieve their ambitions.

Our core values—Respect, Responsibility, Resilience, Pride, and Ambition—guide everything we do.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Armthorpe Academy, please contact amanda.thompson@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is Monday 15th December 2025

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer.  We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.