Cover Supervisor
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School:
Hadrian Learning Trust -
Location:
Northumberland -
Salary:
£26403 - £28142 -
Hours:
24.5 - 30 -
Contractual Status:
Permanent -
Closing Date:
18th May 2026
Hadrian Learning Trust is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, pro-active and adaptable person to fulfil the role of cover supervisor. This is an exciting opportunity to work in two excellent schools where pupils ‘behave very well, both in and out of lessons’ (Ofsted 2024). The successful candidate will have the ability to build positive relationships and engage pupils effectively to ensure they continue to learn in the absence of their usual teacher. Staff involved in cover supervision will be expected to respond to pupils’ questions and generally support pupils in learning activities in line with schools’/trust’s policies and procedures.
Specific details regarding the role and skills and qualities the successful candidate will need to demonstrate are in the attached job description and person specification. In addition to this we are looking for someone who:
- Will form positive and constructive relationships
- Consistently apply the routines and expectations of the schools
- Be adaptable to the needs of the students
We welcome applications from those with all levels of experience, including those wishing to pursue a career in teaching.
Queen Elizabeth High School is a friendly, welcoming, successful, mixed comprehensive with a proud history dating back to Elizabethan times. Our ‘outstanding eagerness to promote good learning’ is drawn directly from the original charter granted to the people of Hexham in 1599 to educate the town’s young people. It forms the basis of our ethos today Respect, Engage, Aspire, which centres on our belief in the highest academic standards for everyone and our valuing of education in its broadest sense. There is much that is already very good at our school: confident, well-behaved learners, dedicated, loyal staff and supportive parents.
You can find out more details in the Person Specification and Job Description and complete an application form through My New Term available on our website https://www.qehs.net/index.php/vacancies/ or via recruitment@qehs.net.
If you wish to have a confidential discussion about the role, or would like to
arrange to visit the school, please do not hesitate to contact our recruitment team
on 01434 610362 or recruitment@qehs.net.
We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this post.
Please note that we reserve the right to amend or withdraw this advert at anytime.
Closing Date for applications: 18 May at 9am
Hadrian Learning Trust
Queen Elizabeth High School is a thriving 13-18 community high school – we have approximately 1300 on roll which includes Sixth Form. QEHS is a high achieving school, ranked second in the North East in the Sunday Times Parent Power listings for 2023.Our ethos is built around a strong partnership between pupils, parents and the local community and we want to recruit the best staff to help us achieve our vision of being high performing educational institutions.
Ofsted has praised our school for our inclusive nature and the quality of advice, guidance and support we offer our pupils. We are committed to enabling all of our students to develop their knowledge and understanding, skills and mindset, so that they can take their next steps with confidence. Our aim is that every child will grow into a happy, fulfilled and successful adult. Therefore, as part of our commitment to safeguarding our children it is a requirement that all staff undertake an enhanced DBS check as part of the recruitment process. We reserve the right to change or amend our adverts at any time.
Where specified in the Job description and person specification, the ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for these posts. Candidates must be able to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence through the medium of English.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to obtain a satisfactory Certificate of Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Visit School Website
