Cover Supervisor

Role: Cover Supervisor

Academy: Outwood Academy Ripon

Start Date: 07/09/2026

Salary (Actual Salary):£20,047.32 - £20,943.21 p.a

Working Pattern: 32 Hours Per Week, Monday to Friday, Term Time only +3 days

Are you a proactive and engaging individual with excellent classroom management skills, ready to step in and ensure continuity of learning during teacher absences? Do you excel at motivating students and maintaining a constructive working environment across various subjects? The overall purpose of this post is to supervise whole classes during the short-term absence of teachers and implement work programmes under the guidance of teaching staff.

Welcome from the Principal

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ripon.

As Principal, I'm delighted you are considering joining our dedicated team, committed to putting students first. We foster a positive, inspiring, and inclusive learning experience for all.

Our academy serves the thriving community of Ripon, one of Yorkshire’s most loved cities, rich in history and in close proximity to our beautiful cathedral and stunning Fountains Abbey.

We seek an inspiring, enthusiastic professional to join our dynamic team. We expect all colleagues to bring out the best in every student in their relentless pursuit of excellence.

If you share our passion for making a real difference in young lives and the Outwood Family's commitment to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you.

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A visit to our Academy is encouraged and we invite you to contact Vinutha Chandrashekar, HR Assistant on Sign in to view email or telephone 01765 604564, should you wish to book a visit, or have any questions or require further details. Please complete your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close adverts early

The primary duty is supervising whole classes during short-term teacher absence, implementing pre-set work programmes. The supervisor manages student behaviour according to the Consequences Policy to maintain a constructive working environment. Responsibilities include assisting in preparing the environment and materials, responding to student questions about the set work, and collecting completed assignments. Administrative tasks involve supervising student entry/departure, accurately recording and reporting lesson attendance. The role also supports examination logistics by assisting in exam invigilation and reporting back on pupil behaviour or issues using referral procedures.

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Essential skills required are the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of audiences, maintain confidentiality, and utilize standard ICT packages including Microsoft Office. The supervisor must demonstrate excellent time management and organisation skills. Critically, they must be able to relate to students in a pleasant and sympathetic manner and recognise potential child safeguarding issues. Experience of working in a school environment is desirable. The ability and willingness to obtain and/or enhance qualifications and training and development is essential.

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