Cover Supervisor

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Job reference REQ Date posted 15/05/2026 Final date to receive applications 31/05/2026 Location Brigg (The Vale Academy) Salary Grade E Points 9 to 13 (£27,254 to £29,064 Full Time Equivalent) subject to pro rata. The minimum actual pro rata salary per annum for this job starts at £20,151.60. Annual weeks 38 (Time Time Only) Contractual hours 32.5 Basis Part time Job category/type Education Support Attachments Job Description - Support - Cover Supervisor (3).pdf

The Vale Academy are looking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to join our academy in September 2026 on a temporary, part time basis.

Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you.

Your new role

As a Cover Supervisor, you will provide supervision of pupil learning within the academy. You will need to respond to questions, generally assist students to undertake set activities and uphold standards of behaviour in the classroom. In addition to cover needs, you will be required to work alongside teaching and classroom based staff to provide general support for departments. This is a key role in supporting the day to day running of the academy/school.

It is important for you to be ICT literate and competent in using a variety of software packages.

Please see the attached job description on our website for the essential criteria and more information about the role.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience required for this position, then we would very much like to hear from you.

Your new school

The Vale is a successful and high achieving 11 to 18 academy which has an excellent reputation and an established trend of high student outcomes, which are consistently above those achieved nationally. Indeed, 2025 outcomes placed the academy first in the local authority with attainment at 4+ and 5+ in both English and Maths at 77% and 65% respectively and an attainment score of 51.6.

The academy is situated in Brigg, North Lincolnshire and serves a largely rural community. Brigg itself is a historic market town on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Many of our students travel a considerable distance to school.

We provide state of the art facilities and an outstanding learning environment for both students and staff. The Vale also offers an extensive and varied programme of extra-curricular activities to support a rich and rounded education, both within and beyond the classroom.

Staff across the trust are talented and enthusiastic, and all contribute to the trust’s success story.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an outstanding team within a high-performing multi academy trust with exciting career prospects for successful applicants.

The District Academies Trust, we’re committed to your ongoing development and supporting your ambitions, this includes our internal leadership development programmes,
Leadership Pathways

As a Trust, we have developed an extensive range of employee benefits that focus on your
Financial, Physical and Mental Wellbeing.

Inspiring Our Students Beyond The Classroom

Holiday Entitlement: minimum 35 days (subject to pro rata if working part-time and dependent upon salary and continuous service) including statutory Bank Holidays.

In accordance with DfE Keeping Children Safe in Education, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

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