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Job Vacancies

COVER SUPERVISORS
Required From September 2025
Grade 5 SCP 8–14
Actual Salary £19,637.57 – to £21,626.11
32.5 hours per week
Term time only, 39 weeks per year
Permanent

We are looking to recruit Cover Supervisors on a permanent contract.  Successful applicants should be able to effectively communicate to groups and whole classes giving direction regarding pre-set work prepared by a qualified teacher for the cover lesson and provide consistent support to all young people, responding appropriately to individual pupil needs. The role will be based across our Lower and Upper School Sites.

You will be an enthusiastic individual who shares our ethos of supporting all students to receive the highest quality, inclusive teaching.  Applicants are expected to share our values and demonstrate them daily

Kindness – Pride – Integrity – Collaboration – Precision – Inclusivity

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

  • Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
  • An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
  • Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial, and social wellbeing.
  • Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation.  We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

For Job Description please click here JOB DESCRIPTION-PERSON SPECIFICATION Cover Supervisor September 2025

Support Staff application forms can be downloaded below and should be returned to Jacqui McInnes  j.mcinnes@bridgewaterhigh.com

The closing date for applications is Friday 16th May 2025 at 12 Noon