About this role
“Cover Today, Inspire Tomorrow.” Join Our Team and Keep Classrooms Thriving at The Bulwell Academy.
Job Title: Cover Supervisor
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £22,354 - £26,683 BA Cover (SCP 6 – 17) per annum actual salary
Start Date: September 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: 37 hours a week, 39 weeks a year (Term-Time)
Application Closing Date: Wednesday 17 June 2026
About You:
As a Cover Supervisor at The Bulwell Academy, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the life of every student, doing so with integrity, humility, and a consistently positive approach. You will confidently lead whole-class learning in the absence of the class teacher, ensuring continuity of learning and a purposeful classroom environment. Your presence will support students to remain engaged, focused, and motivated. Our ideal candidate will:
Foster a positive and productive learning environment where all students feel supported.
Be a confident and reflective practitioner with strong behaviour management skills.
Set high expectations and act as a positive role model, consistently demonstrating the attitudes,
values, and behaviours we expect of our students.
Build effective relationships with students and staff to support learning across a range of subjects.
Requirements:
To apply for the Cover Supervisor opportunity, you will:
Hold a minimum of GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths (A–C / 4+).
Have experience of working with young people, ideally in an educational setting.
Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Be willing to engage in relevant training and Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
About the Cover Team:
Our cover team is a vital part of the school community, ensuring continuity of learning and a calm, productive environment when teachers are absent. With flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to student success, they step in seamlessly to keep lessons on track and maintain high standards across the school