Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Arnold, Nottingham

Up to £650 per week

September start

T o apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK

Do any of the following statements apply to you??

Are you currently considering a future in the education sector, perhaps as a teacher, and would like to gain some experience?

Have you been working in schools as a Teaching Assistant and would like to see what it is like to manage a full classroom of pupils?

Are you a retired teacher who wants to continue to earn, but without the extra responsibilities that are required of qualified teachers, such as planning and marking?

Have you already got experience of covering classes of pupils and are looking for your next role?

About the Role

To work as a Cover Supervisor, supporting across all subject areas (where possible, aligning with the specialisms and experience of the successful applicants).

Ensuring that the pupils are provided with a safe working environment that allows them to learn effectively.

Completing lesson reviews that provide the returning staff member with information about the classes that have been covered.

Following and adhering to the schools safeguarding and behaviour policies.

About the School

The Redhill Academy is a highly respected, co-educational secondary school and sixth form located in Arnold, Nottinghamshire, serving students aged 11 to 18. As part of the Redhill Academy Trust, the academy has built a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding teaching, and a commitment to developing confident, ambitious, and well-rounded young people.

The academy offers a broad and balanced curriculum designed to challenge and inspire students of all abilities. Alongside high academic standards, Redhill places significant emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to demonstrate integrity, resilience, respect, and responsibility both within the school and the wider community.

The school provides an extensive range of extracurricular opportunities, including sports, performing arts, music, leadership programmes, STEM activities, and enrichment experiences that enable students to develop their talents beyond the classroom. A vibrant sixth form offers a comprehensive selection of A Level and vocational courses, preparing students for higher education, apprenticeships, and future careers.

The Redhill Academy has consistently been recognised for its exceptional educational standards, achieving an Outstanding judgement from Ofsted across all inspection areas, reflecting the academy's strong leadership, high-quality teaching, excellent student behaviour, and commitment to outstanding outcomes for every learner. The academy fosters an inclusive and supportive learning environment where high expectations, aspiration, and student wellbeing are central to its ethos.

With a longstanding tradition of excellence and continuous improvement, The Redhill Academy remains one of Nottinghamshire's leading secondary schools, dedicated to equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to succeed in an ever-changing world.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

Competitive rates of pay, paid weekly and ALWAYS paid directly from Connex Education and NEVER via umbrella companies / outsourced payroll.

Access to work at large numbers of schools within academy trusts that work EXCLUSIVELY with Connex Education and NO other agencies.

Exceptional personalised support and service from dedicated education sector recruitment professionals.

Industry leading FREE CPD covering anything and everything education sector based via our Academize training platform.

Access and auto entry into our frequent competitions and prize draws .

Additional earning opportunities via our generous Refer a Friend scheme, details of which can be found here -

Person Specification

To be considered for this role candidates must have / be able to demonstrate:

Degree OR GCSE English & Maths (Grade C/4 or above for both or equivalent Functional Skill Level 2)

Effective communication and interpersonal skills with pupils and staff.

Approachable, able to build respectful relationships with pupils.

Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards supporting pupil progress and school life.

Good literacy & numeracy skills to support learning and classroom administration.

The ability to maintain a calm, purposeful learning environment.

Understanding of safeguarding, confidentiality, and professional boundaries within a school setting.

Adaptable and resilient when working across different subjects and year groups.

Upholds high standards of professional behaviour, presentation, and integrity.

Open to professional development and constructive feedback.

Completed the Connex Education/Academize Effective Cover Supervision training course (access will be provided to all suitable applicants).

Full enhanced DBS certificate

Completed the Connex Education Onboarding Process

Protected characteristics statement

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. All appointments will be made subject to a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We respect and value cultural and religious diversity and will not discriminate based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, culture, marital status or disability. Everyone is assessed on merit alone. Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business .

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.