Cover Supervisor

Position Overview

Cover Supervisor – Bulwell Academy, Nottingham.

Salary: £22,354 – £26,683 per annum.

Contract Type:
Permanent, 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (term‑time).

Start date:

September 2026. Final date to receive applications:
Wednesday 17 June 2026.

• Lead whole‑class learning in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring continuity of learning and a purposeful classroom environment.
• Support students to remain engaged, focused, and motivated.
• Foster a positive and productive learning environment where all students feel supported.
• Be a confident, reflective practitioner with strong behaviour‑management skills.
• Set high expectations and act as a positive role model, consistently demonstrating the attitudes, values, and behaviours expected of students.
• Build effective relationships with students and staff to support learning across a range of subjects.

• Hold a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) in English and Maths (A‑C / 4+).
• Have experience of working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be willing to engage in relevant training and continuous professional development (CPD).

• Part of a vital cover team that ensures continuity of learning and a calm, productive environment when teachers are absent.
• Flexibility, professionalism, and commitment to student success.
• An inclusive and supportive working culture.

The Bulwell Academy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals without regard to age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or maternity, marital or civil partnership status, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.