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Cover Supervisor

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Recruiting organisation: City of Derby Academy

Derby

Salary
£28,931.00 - £31,355.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Scale 5: £24,990 - £27,083 pro rata
Applications close
6 September 2026

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Salary
£28,931.00 - £31,355.00 Annually (FTE) Pay Scale 5: £24,990 - £27,083 pro rata
Location
Derby
Applications close
6 September 2026

Job description

A Cover Supervisor is a key member of staff who ensures that learning continues smoothly when a teacher is absent. Although they do not deliver new teaching content, they maintain order, support students, and keep lessons on track using the work set by the absent teacher. Who we're looking for A successful Cover Supervisor needs a blend of behaviour management skills, organisational ability, communication strengths and a calm, confident presence. About City of Derby Academy Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent. Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training. City of Derby Academy is a school where: Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do Students feel safe, happy and supported High expectations drive achievement for all Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership? As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from: A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.

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Job reference
cover-supervisor-d06005c9-e27d-4e99-b083-c5a3fa6e023a
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
29 July 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
19 August 2026

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