Cover Supervisor

The Great Schools Trust is seeking a passionate Cover Supervisor to join King's Leadership Academy Hawthornes. This is a fantastic opportunity for an confident education professional who thrives on student success, goes the extra mile, and wants to be part of a supportive and ambitious team.

About Us

King’s Hawthornes is proud to be part of the Great Schools Trust, ranked No. 2 nationally for most improved multi-academy trust in 2025. Our schools do more than deliver academic excellence - they transform lives. We are relentless in our focus on people and wellbeing, ensuring that staff are supported, developed, and valued.

With dedicated weekly CPD time, access to leading leadership programmes, and a trust-wide commitment to work-life balance, this is a place where both students and staff flourish.

The Role

As Cover Supervisor, you will maintain continuity of learning during teachers’ absence by supervising classes, clearly communicating prepared lesson instructions and creating a calm, purposeful environment. You will build positive relationships with students, promote high standards of behaviour and provide helpful feedback to teaching staff. When cover is not required, you may support classroom learning, interventions, mentoring and wider academy activities.

Why Join Us?

At King’s Hawthornes, we are proud of our culture and community. In our latest anonymous Edurio Staff Survey, colleagues consistently praised the school:

“Amazing, supportive staff who truly act with integrity and have the best interests of the school at heart.”

“An open-door, kind culture.”

“A trust that is at the cutting edge of research.”

“I can go to my line manager with any problem, and she always offers immediate advice.”

We also offer:

• Reduced workload through our AI-powered assessment platform, supporting staff and reducing workload
• Comprehensive CPD, including weekly professional development and leadership link meetings
• State-of-the-art facilities, with staff input into the design of our new school building
• Excellent career growth opportunities within a thriving multi-academy trust
• Competitive benefits package: including a competitive salary, pension scheme, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme, and flexible working options

We’re looking for a calm, confident and adaptable Cover Supervisor who brings:

• The ability to supervise classes and maintain a focused, purposeful learning environment

• Strong communication skills and the confidence to engage and motivate students

• High expectations for behaviour, learning and personal development

• A professional, resilient approach and a commitment to safeguarding every student

Please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

Visit Us

If you would like to visit our vibrant academy, please contact Hayley Fenlon using the details provided below.

Safeguarding Commitment

King’s Leadership Academy Hawthornes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.