Cover Supervisor
City of Derby Academy · Derby, East Midlands
Cover Supervisor at City of Derby Academy, based in Derby, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Derby, East Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 6 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Cover Supervisor
Reference 9551ba132395024952568d6f8feffb58a10ea862
About the role
A Cover Supervisor is a key member of staff who ensures that learning continues smoothly when a teacher is absent. Although they do not deliver new teaching content, they maintain order, support students, and keep lessons on track using the work set by the absent teacher.
Who we're looking for
A successful Cover Supervisor needs a blend of behaviour management skills, organisational ability, communication strengths and a calm, confident presence.
About City of Derby Academy
Serving a wonderfully diverse community with over 40 home languages, our vision is simple yet powerful, ‘improving the life chances of all students’. We offer a rich and ambitious curriculum, strong pastoral care, and exceptional enrichment opportunities, including trips, activities, and a thriving Combined Cadet Force contingent. Our students are supported to develop both academically and personally, gaining the knowledge, skills and character they need for the next stage of their education, employment or training.
City of Derby Academy is a school where:
- Diversity is celebrated and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do
- Students feel safe, happy and supported
- High expectations drive achievement for all
- Relationships between staff and students are strong and respectful
- Staff wellbeing is valued, and colleagues enjoy working here
Why join Tapestry Learning Partnership?
As part of our Trust, you’ll benefit from:
- A supportive network of professionals who share your commitment to excellence
- High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities
- A caring, inclusive organisation that values staff wellbeing and work-life balance
- Access to a range of employee benefits designed to promote health and wellbeing
This is your chance to be part of something special. Help us shape the future and make a lasting impact.
Reference: 9551ba132395024952568d6f8feffb58a10ea862 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 6 Sep 2026 · Listed via City of Derby Academy
Apply for this job
This role is listed via City of Derby Academy. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.