Cover Supervisor
Wainwright Primary Academy · Mansfield, East Midlands
Cover Supervisor at Wainwright Primary Academy, based in Mansfield, East Midlands. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Mansfield, East Midlands
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 3 hours ago
- Closes
- 7 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Cover Supervisor
Reference b7b8d6683519943f12b7aaf47a8c5e3ab48681d8
About the role
In this role, you will teach classes across the academy to support with PPA cover.
This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will help create a positive learning environment, support behaviour expectations, and work with individuals or small groups on agreed programmes of work.
Why join Wainwright Primary Academy as a Cover Supervisor?
We are looking for someone who is:
- Confident with excellent communication skills
- Able to work independently with minimal supervision
- Resilient, positive, enthusiastic and committed to high standards
- Professional, organised and capable of building strong relationships with staff and students
- Skilled in behaviour management with clear boundaries and consistency
- IT-confident and able to use a range of digital tools
- Supportive of an inclusive, coaching-based culture
- Committed to safeguarding and equality of opportunity
The successful candidate will work under the guidance of teaching staff,. You will supervise classes during short-term teacher absence, ensuring students remain on task and engaged with learning.
Essential
- GCSE grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Previous experience as a cover supervisor or working with young people
- Leadership or organisational experience in a school or similar setting
- Understanding of the Primary and Early Years curriculum expectations
- Subject knowledge for the primary curriculum in Computing and/or Music
Why join Wainwright Primary Academy?
We are a primary academy for pupils aged 3-11 years based in Mansfield with over 380 pupils. In our latest Ofsted inspection, we were rated ‘good’ overall and judged ‘outstanding’ in four of five areas with praise for our ‘ambition, warmth and happiness’.
Our academy has a caring and supportive staff team who believe in every child. The future for all children and families who attend Wainwright Primary Academy is bright, and we know that when we work together, we can ensure our children achieve their very best.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to join a supportive, collaborative trust community.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and growth.
- A chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.
Visits are welcomed and encouraged - please contact Carah Henderson to arrange, or for further information.
Our employee benefits
At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.
In return you will benefit from:
- Enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 21.8%
- Operational support holidays of 28, 32, or 35 days + 8 bank holidays (dependent on grade of role, full-time equivalent)
- Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning.
- Employee Assistance Programme
- GP helpline
- Health and wellbeing advice and support
- Eyecare vouchers
- Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
- Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
- Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
- Childcare - breakfast and after school provision
- Take a look at our rewards and benefits online
Applications
Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.
Closing date: Wednesday 7th October
Interview date: To be confirmed
Start date: As soon as possible
If you have any initial questions or would like to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Carah Henderson
About Diverse Academies Trust
Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.
We empower. We respect. We care.
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.
Reference: b7b8d6683519943f12b7aaf47a8c5e3ab48681d8 · Posted 3 hours ago · Closes 7 Oct 2026 · Listed via Wainwright Primary Academy
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