Cover Supervisor

Are you passionate about working with young people? Do you have the confidence to lead a classroom and the determination to help every student achieve their potential?

As a Cover Supervisor, you will supervise classes during the short-term absence of teaching staff, ensuring students remain engaged in learning, complete the work set and continue to make progress. You will build positive relationships with students, promote high standards of behaviour and contribute to our culture of aspiration, inclusion and success. You may also support with form registration, examinations, educational visits and wider school activities.

About Us

Moorside High School is a popular and successful 11-16 school serving over 1,200 students. We are proud of our inclusive ethos and our commitment to ensuring every student leaves us ready for their next successful chapter, whether that is university, further education or a fulfilling career. Located on the state-of-the-art Moorside Campus, we provide an excellent learning environment where students and staff can thrive. Our most recent Ofsted inspection judged the school to be Good, reflecting the dedication and hard work of our staff and students.

As part of Consilium Academies, we are committed to "Enriching Lives and Inspiring Ambitions". We place a strong emphasis on professional development, collaboration and high-quality teaching and learning to ensure the best possible outcomes for our students.

We are looking for someone who:

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Can build positive relationships with young people.

Is confident managing and motivating groups of students.

Has strong organisational and time-management skills.

Can remain calm under pressure and work effectively as part of a team.

Has good literacy, numeracy and ICT skills.

Shares our commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Enjoys working with and supporting young people to achieve their best.

Why Join Us?

As part of Consilium Academies, you will benefit from:

Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities through our Centre for Professional Learning.

Access to Trust-wide networks and support.

Local Government Pension Scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme, including access to counselling and wellbeing support.

Vivup staff benefits platform with a wide range of discounts and offers.

Generous annual leave entitlement.

Enhanced occupational benefits.

A supportive and collaborative working environment where wellbeing matters.

Ideal for Aspiring Teachers

This role is particularly suited to graduates, aspiring teachers or individuals considering a career in education. You will gain invaluable classroom experience whilst working alongside experienced colleagues who are committed to helping you develop professionally.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Heworth Grange School, please contact (email address on the original advert)

Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 2nd November 2026

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.