Job Description

Salary

FTE 29,000 gross per annum pro rata (actual of 25,023.65) starting salary

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Sheffield

Job category/type

Support Staff

Date posted

09/05/2025

Job reference

REQ003318

Job title:

Cover Supervisor

Location

: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary

: FTE 29,000 gross per annum pro rata (actual of 25,023.65) starting salary.

Contract

: Permanent

Hours of work:

Full-time or Part-time hours will be considered, 39 working weeks.

Start date

: As soon as possible.

We are seeking to appoint a diligent and proactive individual for the position of Cover Supervisor at Sheffield Springs Academy.



The successful post holder will provide cover for day to day, short-term and long-term absences for teaching staff to minimise disruption to the effective running of the academy. This role is key in supporting the day-to-day running of the academy.



This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated 'Good' academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.



You will be working with an established team to deliver a comprehensive, professional and customer-focused service. Excellent interpersonal and organisation skills are essential. The successful candidate will ideally be able to work independently as well as part of a team.



United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.



The city of Sheffield itself is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside the access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

We are looking for someone who is:

Confident in their ability to manage a whole class of students within the age range 11 to 16. Able to communicate appropriately and effectively with young people. Able to manage behaviour in the classroom to ensure students remain engaged in set work. Flexible to work throughout the school within different departments and with different age ranges daily. Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. Someone who is passionate about teaching and learning and who will inspire our students to achieve their potential. Act as a role model to students so professionalism and confidentiality will be key attributes.

We will offer you:

Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector. Excellent facilities and resources. Access to an outstanding professional development programme. Exceptional curriculum resources. Expert subject advice. Three extra INSET days for planning. At least one personal day a year. Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential. Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development. A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country. Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning. Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions. Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy. Generous staff discount scheme. We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy's vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.



To apply, please click the 'Apply' button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is 23:59 Sunday 1st June 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact

hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk



United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.