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Cover Supervisor

The Polesworth School

Tamworth

Salary
£19,810.00 - £21,451.00 Annually (Actual) Grade F, points 6-11
Applications close
2 October 2026

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Job details

Salary
£19,810.00 - £21,451.00Annually (Actual) Grade F, points 6-11
Location
Tamworth
Working pattern
Part time
Applications close
2 October 2026

What this pays

Actual pay

£19,810–£21,451 Actual

The annual salary this post-holder actually receives, after the contracted hours and working weeks are taken into account.

As advertised:£19,810.00 - £21,451.00 Annually (Actual) Grade F, points 6-11

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About the role

Cover Supervisor Grade F, points 6-11 (£19,810 - £21,451 per annum, actual salary)(pay award pending) 32.5 hours/week, term time only (39 weeks) Monday - Friday 8.15 am to 3.15 pm Are you looking for your next challenge? Would you like to join a school where relationships are key and contribute to an caring and nurturing environment where young people flourish under the guidance of a dedicated and professional team of staff? We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join us as soon as possible. The postholder will, under an agreed system of supervision, supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of the class teacher. Under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, they will implement work programmes, manage pupil behaviour and assist pupils in relevant activities in lien with the school’s policies and procedures. What we offer: We have a great deal of experience in the further development of our staff. Our appraisal approach is one of coaching under the banner of ‘Growing Great People’. We offer a supportive and welcoming environment with an excellent induction programme. We pride ourselves on our relationships across our school community - ‘Staff are proud to work at Polesworth and staff retention is high’ (Ofsted, 2023). ‘There is a respectful and caring culture across the school’ (Ofsted, 2023). What you offer: We are seeking a passionate and driven individual with good communication and organisational skills and a desire to make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their communities. Next Steps If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact us via e-mail, n.holland@thepolesworthschool.com. Applications are via the link on our website at www.thepolesworthschool.com/vacancies The Polesworth School is part of The Community Academies Trust, a multi-academy trust with the express purpose of transforming schools in community Hubs, through applying a holistic view of education. Closing date for applications is: 9.00 am on Friday 2nd October 2026. Applications will be assessed as they are received and we may interview prior to the closing date. The Trust Child Protection Policies and Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Statement can be found at: https://www.communityacademiestrust.org/en-GB/trust-information. Community Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Community Academies Trust is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act 1974. We expect all staff to share our safeguarding commitments and to undergo appropriate safer recruitment checks, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from Community Academies Trust vision and values. The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role. Community Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment. Community Academies Trust Company Registration No. 0747273-6 “Education is for improving lives and for leaving your community and world better than you found it”

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Job reference
cover-supervisor-1b712634-857b-405e-a4de-a196344ada05
Original source
Teaching Vacancies (Department for Education)
Employer type
School employer
Posted by the original source
14 September 2026
Last checked by SchoolJobs.uk
17 September 2026

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