Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor

Burton-on-Trent

Up to £650 per week

September start

Both day to day and long-term cover needed

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

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is a successful, co-educational Catholic secondary school located in Stapenhill, Burton upon Trent, serving students aged 11 to 16. As a member of the St Ralph Sherwin Catholic Multi Academy Trust, the academy is committed to delivering an outstanding education founded on Gospel values, academic excellence, and the holistic development of every student.

The academy provides a broad, ambitious, and inclusive curriculum that enables students to achieve their full academic potential while nurturing their personal, spiritual, and social development. High expectations for learning, behaviour, and achievement are embedded throughout the school, creating a culture where students are encouraged to become confident, compassionate, and resilient individuals.

Pastoral care is a key strength of the academy, with a strong emphasis on student wellbeing, safeguarding, and positive relationships. The school's Catholic ethos promotes respect, service, integrity, and responsibility, fostering a welcoming and inclusive community where every individual is valued and supported.

Beyond the classroom, students benefit from a wide range of extracurricular opportunities, including sport, music, performing arts, leadership, charitable initiatives, and enrichment activities that encourage personal growth and community engagement.

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy has been recognised by Ofsted as an Outstanding school, with inspectors praising its ambitious leadership, exceptional quality of education, strong pastoral support, and the positive, respectful culture that enables students to thrive both academically and personally. The academy is dedicated to preparing young people with the knowledge, character, and confidence required for lifelong success and responsible citizenship.

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.