Cover Supervisor

Cover Supervisor 📍 Location: Washington Academy 💰 Salary: Grade 6 SCP 13-17 (£26,045.81 - £ 27,800.48) ⏳ Contract and Working Pattern: 36 hours, Term time plus 5 days 📅 Start Date: September 2026 Join Us in Shaping Futures At Consilium Academies , we are committed to achieving Excellence, Equity, and Integrity across all our schools. We believe in recognising the unique value of every individual — staff and students alike — and ensuring that each person has the opportunity to reach their full potential. Through our Consilium Centre for Professional Learning , colleagues have access to high-quality training, professional development, and resources tailored to their career ambitions. Together, we are building a family of schools where every pupil can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. About Washington Academy Washington Academy is a vibrant, inclusive secondary school serving the local community of Sunderland. We are proud to be part of Consilium Academies and are guided by the vision of “Excellence in all that we do.” Our mission is to provide students with a rich and engaging education, one that recognises and celebrates their individuality while preparing them for future success. With exemplary standards of behaviour and respect at the heart of our culture, our students learn in a positive, supportive, and safe environment. We are ambitious for every child and committed to ensuring that when they leave Washington Academy, they do so with the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in the next stage of their journey. The Role - Cover Supervisor We are seeking to appoint a Cover Supervisor to support high-quality teaching and learning by supervising classes during the absence of the classroom teacher. You will help to maintain a positive learning environment, ensuring that pupils remain engaged and productive. Key responsibilities include: Supervising pupils in lessons, ensuring set work is completed and behaviour expectations are maintained. Registering attendance and managing classroom routines. Collecting and returning completed work to teachers, providing feedback as required. Establishing positive relationships with pupils, promoting inclusion, respect, and responsibility. Supporting the wider school by covering form time, seclusion, and duties when needed. Working with the Cover Manager to organise staff absence cover and liaising with supply agencies. Assisting with administrative support, invigilation, and whole-school activities as required. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in education, gain classroom experience, and make a real impact on young people’s lives. What We’re Looking For We are looking for a confident, adaptable, and professional individual who enjoys working with young people and can build positive relationships. You will have: Numeracy and literacy skills to GCSE standard (or equivalent). Goo