Vacancy Details
Vacancy Summary
Post Title: Cover Supervisor
Contract: Fixed-Term until 31 August 2026, Term-Time Only plus 5 days
Line Manager: Headteacher
Pay Range/Grade: Band 6, SCP6 – SCP11
Hours: 35 hours per week
Location: Appleton Academy
Vacancy Information
A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Primary Cover Supervisor to join Appleton Academy.
The role of Cover Supervisor is vital in ensuring positive outcomes and safety of all our children. The successful candidate will deliver high quality classroom supervision, ensuring pupils remain engaged and manage classroom behaviour. The role may involve supporting specific children with additional needs.
Appleton Academy is part of Exceed Academies Trust, which currently consists of fourteen academies; ten primary schools, an all-through primary-to-secondary academy, two alternative provision academies (Primary and Secondary), and a specialist setting for children/young people who suffer from social, emotional and mental health difficulties. The Trust has an excellent reputation within Bradford and beyond, and an outstanding track record of supporting staff in developing their careers through specialist training lead by the Exceed Teaching School Hub and our Outstanding SCITT.
The successful candidate will:
Be prepared to deliver lessons for the year group they are covering (lesson will be planned by the class teacher)
Assist/support students with tasks as needed
Be confident in providing detailed and regular feedback to the class teacher
Be able to effectively manage behaviour
Be resourceful, creative, and imaginative with fantastic communication skills
Show initiative and the ability to respond calmly to a variety of situations
In an emergency, be able to think of activities to occupy the class until work is set
The essential requirements of this role are:
GCSE Maths & English Level C or above
Evidence of further education or training
Experience of working with pupils with learning and/or mental health needs or student support capacity or other specific behaviours
Use of management information systems (SIMS etc) and associated ICT
Having an understanding of how children develop and learn
Fluency of the English Language at an Advanced Threshold Level
Ability to manage workloads and work calmly under pressure
Excellent interpersonal skills
We can offer:
A positive and forward-thinking staff team and governing body
Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
Excellent professional development opportunities
A supportive working environment, where your contributions will be valued
Well-resourced classrooms and excellent outdoor space
For an informal discussion regarding this opportunity, please contact Recruitment on recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk. Further details about our Academy can also be found on our website https://appletonacademy.co.uk/.
If you are interested in applying for this role, please do so by submitting an application form to recruitment@appletonacademy.co.uk. Application forms can be downloaded from the school website https://appletonacademy.co.uk/news/vacancies/
Closing Date: 10am, Friday 20th June 2025
Interview Date: w/c Monday 30th June 2025
CVs or applications via Indeed will not be accepted.
Exceed Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates will be subject to related online content checks, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check as well as successful completion of a probationary period.
Exceed Academies Trust strives to be an employer of choice. We are an inclusive and diverse multi academy trust and ultimately, our aim is to employ a workforce that reflects the communities it serves. We are committed to achieving a balanced workforce at all levels, whilst ensuring that no individual is disadvantaged or treated less favourably. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnicities and will ensure a fair recruitment process without discrimination, in compliance with the Equality Act 2010.