Cover Supervisor

Location: Cromwell Community College, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire

Contract: Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, 39 weeks per year

Salary (Actual): ALT Grade E - £20,353.69 to £21,176.57

Make a difference every day, in every classroom.

At Cromwell Community College, we believe that great education is built on the collective contribution of dedicated professionals. We are seeking a Cover Supervisor who will bring confidence, adaptability and a genuine commitment to young people, helping ensure every learner remains engaged, supported and ready to succeed. This role offers the opportunity to become a valued part of a collaborative college community, where high expectations are matched by strong support and where staff work together to create the best possible outcomes for every child. As part of the Active Learning Trust, you'll join an organisation that places people, growth and continuous improvement at the heart of its work.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Supervise pre-prepared lessons during teacher absence, ensuring continuity of learning and keeping learners engaged and on task.
• Manage behaviour effectively and maintain a safe, positive learning environment.
• Provide feedback to teaching staff on learner progress, completed work and behaviour.
• Support learners' wellbeing and communicate effectively with staff, parents/carers and other professionals when appropriate.
• Contribute to wider school activities, including supervision duties, educational visits and examinations as required.

Contact
If you would like an informal discussion about the role, or for more information, please contact Vicki Walpole, Human Resources and Recruitment Officer, at: [email removed]

All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 4 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act.