Cover Supervisor

Company: E-Act Parkwood Academy
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Location: Sheffield
Job Description:

Cover Supervisor

E-ACT Parkwood Academy | Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty

At E-ACT Parkwood Academy we are committed to the core values of “Ambition, Respect, Collaboration and Honesty.” We believe in the potential of every student to achieve greatness and succeed.

This is a key role within the academy, providing high-quality classroom supervision during teacher absence. You will deliver pre-planned lessons, maintain a positive learning environment, and ensure students stay engaged and on task.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervising pupils undertaking work that has been set in accordance with the Academy’s policy, under the guidance of teaching/senior staff.
  • Establishing productive working relationships with students, promoting positive values/attitudes and setting high expectations.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of students’ responses to learning activities through observation and recording of achievement and providing feedback/reports as required.
  • Encourage students to interact and work co-operatively with others and engage all students in activities.
  • Effective use of ICT to support learning activities and develop students’ competence and independent use.

Qualifications and Skills

  • GCSE Maths & English
  • Qualification in Level 3 Cover Supervision, HLTA or equivalent
  • Ability to model acceptable behaviours and encourage good social skills
  • Ability to extend children’s thinking skills

Pay range: SCP6-12 – £22,858.04 – £25,152.73 – FTE: £25,989.00 – 28,598.00 – 37 hours – 39 weeks per year

Benefits

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part‑time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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Posted: June 2nd, 2026