Job Description

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in students' lives?

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.

This is a term time only role paying: 26,409 - 27,711 (FTE) 22,319 - 23,419 (actual salary)

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 was opened in 2008 and became the first All Through school in Newcastle, offering education to pupils from 3 to 19 years of age. Excelsior serves one of the most challenging communities both in the region and nationally. All pupils in our primary, secondary and sixth form provision have access to the same high-quality teaching, exceptional facilities and fabulous resources. Our purpose-built building provides excellent facilities for the 1500+ pupils who study here. Approximately 200 pupils attend our primary school, 1100 in the secondary phase and 180 in the sixth form. We are a popular choice for our local community and are now oversubscribed in most year groups.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please visit:

https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To apply online and see the full job description and person specification for this role please visit: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Cover_Supervisor/286923

If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: 9am on 31st October 2025

Interviews are expected to take place: w/c 10th November 2025

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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 26,409.00-27,711.00 per year

Work Location: In person