Cover Supervisor

Salary: Meridian Support Staff Pay Scale Grade 6 point 7 to 12

Actual Annual Salary - £19,918 to £21,574 (FTE £26,403 to £28,598) (This figure will increase once the April COL payment has been applied)

Hours of Work: 32.5 hours per week - Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.30am-3.15pm, Tuesday 8.30am-3.45pm and Wednesday 8.15am-3.45pm

Term time plus 5 dedicated staff training days (39 weeks)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, independent and motivated Cover Supervisor to join our growing school, which opened in September 2023.

The role is to deliver effective lessons when teachers are unavailable to teach their normal lessons. The teachers plan and prepare the lesson, so you don’t have to be an expert, but it requires great flexibility, confidence and adaptability; the ability to be able to switch between teaching maths one lesson and history the next! The successful candidate will be organised, friendly, have an excellent manner with young people and a good sense of humour.

We have Year 7, 8, 9, 10 (with a one class cohort of Year 11) in our intake this year but will eventually grow to a school of 1500 students, including a 6th form of 300 students. The ideal candidate should be motivated, flexible and an innovative and inspiring presence; someone with vision and an unshakeable passion for supporting students’ needs and developing a love and passion for learning in young people.

We are not seeking an expert in every subject, rather someone who can deliver a wide variety of lessons across the curriculum with confidence and empathy. It is a challenging but highly rewarding post that allows you to become an integral part of the team quickly and allows you to gain meaningful experience rapidly within a school.

The successful candidates will have an uncompromising commitment to student achievement with a mind-set that all young people can experience success. Weldon Village Academy is a school where every member of staff makes a profound difference to the life chances of young people and you will have the rare opportunity to build something incredible.

Weldon Village Academy is at the heart of the community and a school where every child is known, valued and supported, values intrinsic to Meridian Trust Schools.

The opportunity

• A great chance to work with a strong, fun enthusiastic team providing high-quality cover during the short-term absence class teachers, actively engaging with the class, to contribute to raising standards.
• Opportunity to work across all departments and roles of the Academy.
• Contribute to the planning and evaluation of work set for covering lesson.
• Provide valuable feedback on learning activities and contribute towards development planning.

The ideal candidate

• Good educational background with excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience of subject background and working within the education sector
• Knowledge of using different IT software such as Microsoft Office, Email
• interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and professionally with staff, students, parents and outside agencies.
• Positive and enthusiastic approach with the ability to work within a team as well as on own initiative.
• Knowledge of the need for confidentiality and awareness of child protection issues
• Flexibility of working hours, committed and reliable with excellent timekeeping

About Meridian Trust -

Meridian Trust is a values-led organisation formed in 2011 that has risen to be one of the highest-performing academy trusts in the country. The Trust is founded on its commitment to a high-quality educational provision for all at the heart of local communities. Meridian currently operates primary, secondary and special schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.

Meridian Trust offers a wealth of fantastic benefits for teaching and support staff which are highlighted below but are not limited to -

• Apprenticeship and CPD opportunities which allow you to gain specialist knowledge in a role you are passionate about developing in
• Opportunity to jump start your career in teaching through our dedicated Initial Teacher Training Team (ITT)
• Support for mental health and wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Programme and other resources
• Cycle to work scheme
• Defined benefit local government or Teacher’s pension scheme
• Healthcare benefits including free eye test vouchers and flu vaccinations
• Free on-site parking
• Discounts on a wide range of benefits from everyday essentials to holidays

To explore our full range of benefits, please visit https://www.meridiantrust.co.uk/jobs-and-training/benefits/.

For more information about the role please download the Applicant Information Pack below.

Closing date for applications: 24/09/2026

Interviews will be held on: W/C 28/09/2026

Meridian Trust reserves the right to close the applications early in the event that a suitable candidate is sourced.

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.