Cover Supervisor – West Coventry Academy

Company: WMJobs
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

West Coventry Academy

West Coventry Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school committed to high standards of achievement and personal development. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive environment where every student is valued and encouraged to succeed.

We are now seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Cover Supervisor to support our teaching team. The post holder will supervise whole classes under the guidance of teaching/senior staff, implementing work programmes, managing behaviour, and supporting pupils in line with school policies.

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support pupils with set work, maintaining a positive learning environment
  • Manage behaviour and respond to procedural questions (not lesson content)
  • Collect completed work and report to teachers on behaviour/issues
  • Provide clerical / admin support and assist on trips / activities as required
  • Promote safeguarding, health & safety, and the school’s values

What You’ll Need To Succeed

  • Be calm, confident, and organised
  • Can engage and motivate children effectively
  • Have excellent communication skills
  • Be familiar with school policies and safeguarding procedures

What You Will Get In Return

  • Be part of a friendly, collaborative school community within ATLP
  • Flexible, supportive role making a direct impact on pupils’ learning
  • Gain valuable classroom supervisory experience

How to apply

To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Samantha Digger, PA to the Headteacher on staffsdr@westcoventryacademy.org. To apply for this role please complete an online application form. Please include a supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria set out in the person specification.

Please note we do not accept CV’s; applications will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.

Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received.

Candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible as we reserve the right to interview earlier and withdraw the advert if a suitable candidate is appointed.

Closing date: 9.00am Monday 1st June 2026

Interview date: to be confirmed

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Posted: June 1st, 2026