Cover Supervisor

Excelsior Academy, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is seeking a Cover Supervisor to provide classroom supervision in the absence of teachers. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to gain experience in a school setting—perfect for aspiring teachers or those with a passion for working with young people.

The main role of a Cover Supervisor is to supervise classes across a range of subjects, ensuring students follow the teacher’s lesson plan.  This key individual will maintain classroom discipline and ensure a safe, respectful learning environment, they will also provide students with necessary support to complete tasks but not actively teach or assess work.

We are looking for an individual who is confident in managing groups of students in a classroom setting.  This individual will have good communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to follow instructions and enforce school policies.  They will also be professional, responsible and able to work independently.

Excelsior Academy opened in 2008 and serves pupils aged 11–19. It operates within one of the most challenging communities locally and nationally, and provides high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and excellent resources for over 1,500 pupils. The Academy is oversubscribed in most year groups.

Laidlaw Schools Trust values its staff and offers a comprehensive benefits package supporting wellbeing, professional growth and financial security.

To apply, please complete the online application form.

For support with your application, contact View email address on northeastjobs.org.uk .

Excelsior Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding checks.

Closing Date for applications: 9am 1st September 2026

Interviews are expected to take place: w/c 7th September 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding.

All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.